Barcelona have taken many by surprise with their pursuit of one of Morocco’s most promising young talents as part of their strategy to boost squad depth and stay competitive in the hunt for major trophies.
According to *Goal TV*, the Catalan club is seriously considering a move for AS Monaco’s Elias Ben Seghir, alongside teammate Magnus Akliouch, as they seek to strengthen their wing options. Ben Seghir has been turning heads in Ligue 1 and is viewed as a future star for Morocco, already nearing a regular spot in the national team setup.
The 18-year-old is currently tied to Monaco until June 2027 but has previously expressed his admiration for Barcelona, revealing he was a fan growing up due to the club’s unique playing philosophy—something that could influence his decision. However, Premier League heavyweights Manchester City and Liverpool are also monitoring his development.
Nicknamed the “Atlas Lion,” Ben Seghir has featured in 46 games this season for Monaco, netting 9 goals and providing 3 assists, further underlining his potential as a standout talent.
