Barcelona would love to sign Manchester United target as Lewandowski backup – Romano

Speaking on the United Stand, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Barcelona are very much interested in signing Borussia Dortmund striker Youssoufa Moukoko as a backup for Robert Lewandowksi.

Moukoko is one of the hottest prospects in the transfer market currently due to his blistering start to the season with Dortmund as well as his contract situation.

Indeed, the 18-year-old’s current deal with the Black and Yellows expires at the end of the season, meaning he can negotiate a pre-contract agreement with the club of his choice starting this month.

Meanwhile, Dortmund are still making efforts to convince the striker to remain at the club by offering him a new deal. However, contract negotiations have not progressed as planned, leaving the door for an exit.

And, Barcelona are interested in a deal for the 18-year-old as they seek a backup for Robert Lewandowski. However, the Blaugrana will face competition for his services from clubs like Manchester United, who are also in the market for a new striker.

Following Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit, the Red Devils are looking for a new attacker and Moukoko is a target.

In fact, the Premier League giants could consider a move for him in January itself, with Romano opining that the German ace could be sold for €15 million by Dortmund if they do not reach an agreement with him.

Barcelona, however, would only consider a move for Moukoko in the summer when he would be available as a free agent.

Reports have previously suggested that the 18-year-old would prefer a move to Camp Nou, but he will need to turn down offers from Dortmund and England for that to happen. Whether he is prepared to do that remains to be seen.

For now, Barcelona would love to sign Moukoko to provide cover for Lewandowski, but will have to stave off interest from Manchester United and possibly even Chelsea who had been linked with the striker in the recent past.