Barcelona closing in on loan-to-buy deal for 19-year-old right-back

Barcelona are in talks with Brazilian club Flamengo for the signing of 19-year-old right-back Wesley, reports Joaquim Piera of SPORT.

The teenage defender is expected to arrive on a loan deal with a non-mandatory purchase option and would be joining Rafa Marquez’s Barça Atletic side.

The Catalans’ subsidiary outfit have already made a signing this transfer window, roping in Lucas Roman from Argentine outfit Ferro Carril, and are now likely to follow it up with the addition of Wesley.

The 19-year-old right-back is held in high regard in Brazil and boasts immense potential. He is known for his physical strength and technical abilities as per the report.

Wesley has been excelling for Flamengo’s Under-20 setup over the past two seasons and has featured four times for the first team thus far, including once in the ongoing season.

Barcelona have had their hands tied when it comes to senior recruitment due to financial problems. Hence, the Blaugrana looking to shore up their youth and reserve ranks, scouring the South American market, in particular, to add the most promising young talents.

Following Lucas Roman’s capture, Wesley could be the next to arrive at the club, on a year-long loan deal with an option for permanent purchase.

The report adds that the teenage right-back renewed his contract with Flamengo until 2025 recently and the Brazilian club would be open to sanctioning the operation.

As iterated earlier, once he arrives, Wesley will be linking up with Barcelona Atletic under the watchful eye of Rafa Marquez.