Scouts in the stands in Norway. Barcelona pursuing American wonderkid

Barcelona are showing concrete interest in 18-year-old American winger Gabriel Wesseh of Norwegian club Fredrikstad.

Details: According to Norwegian sports journalist Erlend Borren Kristoffersen, representatives of the Blaugrana have already attended two Norwegian league matches in person to scout the 2008-born player in detail. Barcelona face serious competition in the race for the promising winger: Portuguese giants Benfica and Belgian club Club Brugge have also expressed concrete interest in the talented player.

The American's rapid progress has made him one of the Scandinavian league's top transfer targets. Despite Wesseh's long-term contract with Fredrikstad, which runs until the summer of 2030, heightened interest from European superclubs could accelerate negotiations over the winger's move to a top-flight league as early as the next transfer window.

The American football product moved to Norway last summer and adapted to the demands of European football without delay, scoring goals and providing assists in his first appearances for the club. Excellent pace, explosive dribbling and versatility allow Wesseh to operate effectively on either flank, making him an especially attractive option for Barcelona's sporting department.

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