Leeds United ready to table €10 million bid for 22-year-old Barcelona forward

Amidst Barcelona’s crisis in the attacking department, Ferran Jutgla arrived as a welcome surprise. The B team player has scored as many goals as Luuk de Jong in significantly fewer games, and his general awareness as a striker has helped the team perform as a fluid unit.

However, the imminent returns of Memphis Depay and Ansu Fati put his future in the first team at risk. Despite his impressive displays, he is far from being an untouchable element of the team. Moreover, the arrival of Ferran Torres and the possible signing of Alvaro Morata will add more pressure on the young star.

According to reports from El Nacional, the player has attracted interest from the Premier League. If he is pushed back down to the B team, he could welcome a move to England, particularly Leeds United, who have shown interest.

Marcelo Bielsa’s side have had their share of problems in attack. A signing in January to reinforce the position is not ruled out, and Jutgla is one of the possibilities. Leeds could pay up to €10 million for the forward.

However, the final decision stands with Xavi Hernandez. The Barcelona manager has benefited from the B team player’s performances this season, and it remains to be seen what he decides.

Xavi: “Jutgla? He is very mature, he gives us many things. He has a lot of understanding of the positional game, he understands when to go into space, he goes to the near post, he recovers balls, he is well positioned … he gives us a lot.” pic.twitter.com/foAq3iie16

— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) January 7, 2022

In four starts this season, the youngster has scored two goals for the Catalans. Though he has missed two big chances, his 2.2 shots per ninety are a much-needed asset. The youngster could well have a future at Camp Nou, but he does have promising options if the same does not materialize.