Super-agent fielding offers from England and Italy for Barcelona midfield prospect

Barcelona boast of some of world football’s best young midfielders. While Frenkie de Jong himself is still young, the likes of Pedri, Gavi and Nico Gonzalez make the Dutchman appear like a veteran in the Catalan setup.

The teenage starlets of the club had a pivotal season last year. Pedri has made his way into the shortlist of untouchables in the starting lineup, while his 17-year-old teammate is not far off either. However, the story has not been as rosy for Nico Gonzalez.

Ramon Salmurri of Catalunya Radio reports that the player’s agent, Jorge Mendes, has received offers from Italy and England for the 20-year-old.

Despite spending the entire season in the first-team dynamics, Nico started only 12 league games for Barcelona last season. He averages a mere 42 minutes per game and has largely been used as a substitute in the latter half of games.

In his 1000 minutes of action, he scored two goals and provided an assist.

With Franck Kessie rumoured to be the club’s next signing, Nico will have it difficult to see minutes next season. However, a large part of his decision could revolve around Frenkie de Jong’s possible exit.

The Catalans are not interested in selling Nico at the moment, as confirmed by Mendes himself earlier today after his meeting with the club. “Barça have no intention to sell Nico, even though there are proposals,” he said.

These proposals seem to have been from clubs in Italy and England. The 20-year-old Nico had been heavily linked with a move to Premier League club Wolves, who have close ties with Jorge Mendes and enjoy a good relationship with Barça.

However, as things stand, Barcelona will not be selling the La Masia graduate. Nevertheless, a loan move is not off the cards. If the Catalans can strike an agreement to loan out the youngster without a purchase clause attached, there is the possibility of Nico leaving in the summer.