Barcelona face Real Madrid, Liverpool battle for 17-year-old Bundesliga forward

A recent report from SPORT has offered an update on the future of Youssoufa Moukoko, who has emerged as the latest target for FC Barcelona.

The report suggests that the Catalan scouts have been left impressed by Moukoko’s breakthrough season at Borussia Dortmund, with the forward racking up six goals and four assists in just 12 Bundesliga matches this season.

Barcelona are scouting him as a potential backup for Robert Lewandowski. With the youngster’s current contract at Dortmund expiring at the end of the season, the club are exploring the possibility of signing the player on a free transfer.

However, the report also indicates that Barcelona are set to face stiff competition from a host of other clubs across Europe for the pursuit of Moukoko.

Along with the Blaugrana, Moukoko has been targeted by Liverpool and Juventus. Even arch-rivals Real Madrid have set their sights on the German for quite some time and want to sign him ahead of next season.

Moukoko, for his part, has kept quiet on his future, though he recently admitted how the club and coach Edin Terzic, in particular, trusts him greatly. There are reports that Dortmund are actively trying to tie him down to a new long-term contract.

A new deal can not only help Dortmund seal his long-term future, but also allow the club to hold out for a hefty figure for the services of the 17-year-old, who has racked up over 50 competitive appearances for the club.

Moukoko has indeed been in scintillating form lately, most recently scoring a brace in Dortmund’s resounding 3-0 victory over VfL Bochum.

His total goals tally for BVB stand at 11 now and with the likes of Barcelona and Real Madrid keen on his services, it will be interesting to see what the future holds for the young German forward.