Barcelona’s Scouting Focus: Nusa, Yildiz, Ben Seghir, and More — Future Prospects Under Review Amid Juventus Interest in AraújoBarcelona’s scouting department has remained highly active in recent months, maintaining close attention on a number of emerging European talents as the club continues to build a squad shaped by youth, technical excellence, and long-term sustainability.
Antonio Nusa: A Missed Opportunity Now Thriving at LeipzigAntonio Nusa, now plying his trade at RB Leipzig, remains a name of interest at Barcelona.
The Norwegian winger was extensively monitored during his breakthrough at Club Brugge, where his pace, technical flair, and positional flexibility caught the eye of several elite clubs — including the Catalans.
Though no move materialized at the time, Nusa’s development has only continued, and his profile still aligns with the attributes Barça seek in wide attackers under Hansi Flick’s evolving tactical model.
Kenan Yildiz: The One That Got Away?Another player Barcelona came very close to signing was Turkish international Kenan Yildiz. In 2022, the club held advanced discussions with the youngster while he was still with Bayern Munich.
However, Juventus acted decisively and secured his signature. Since then, Yildiz has grown into a standout performer, with his stock rising even further following a strong showing at the FIFA Club World Cup.
Given Yildiz’s trajectory and Barcelona’s longstanding interest, there remains a belief within the club that a future move could still be possible — especially considering Juventus’ growing interest in Barcelona defender Ronald Araújo.
Juventus’ Interest in Araújo Could Shape Future DealingsJuventus’ ongoing pursuit of Ronald Araújo could potentially influence future transfer negotiations between the two clubs.
While Barcelona view Araújo as a cornerstone of their defensive setup, the club’s financial situation could make them receptive to high-value offers — particularly if they involve players like Yildiz in return. There is also speculation that Barcelona could leverage Juventus’ interest in Araújo to open discussions over multiple young talents within the Italian side’s ranks.
Monaco Duo: Eliesse Ben Seghir and Maghnes AklioucheBarcelona have also maintained a close watch on Ligue 1, particularly AS Monaco’s pool of young talent.
Among the most closely followed is Eliesse Ben Seghir, a technically gifted attacking midfielder whose creativity, composure, and ball control have impressed Barça scouts throughout the season.
Internal reports on Ben Seghir have been especially positive, with some at the club seeing him as the kind of inventive playmaker that the team’s midfield has been lacking since the departures of past creative linchpins.
Alongside Ben Seghir, Maghnes Akliouche has also drawn attention. Though his rise has been somewhat quieter, his performances in Ligue 1 have nonetheless placed him firmly on Barcelona’s radar as a player with significant potential.-
-As Barcelona continue to plan for a future built around intelligent recruitment and tactical identity, players like Nusa, Yildiz, Ben Seghir, and Akliouche represent more than just raw talent they embody the type of versatile, high-ceiling prospects who could thrive in the club’s long-term vision.
Whether these scouting pursuits translate into actual transfers remains to be seen, but the groundwork is clearly being laid.
