Barcelona closely monitoring La Liga breakout star Savinho

Barcelona are keeping close tabs on Girona’s Brazilian sensation Savinho ahead of a potential move next summer, reports Diario Sport.

Currently on loan from Ligue 2 club Troyes, owned by City Football Group, Savinho has set the La Liga alight this season with his scintillating performances.

The 19-year-old has amassed four goals and four assists across all competitions, which includes the injury-time winner against San Roque Lepe in the Copa del Rey earlier today.

In addition, Savinho has been a driving force behind the Catalan club’s dream run this term as they sit second in the table level on points with leaders Real Madrid.

Naturally, the Brazilian wonderkid’s top-notch form has grabbed the attention of top clubs, including fellow Catalan rivals Barca.

The report also adds that Barca’s sporting director Deco is keen on recruiting the high-flying winger, having followed him for a long time during his time as the talent spotter in Brazil.

The former agent also attempted to take Savinho under his wings before he switched from Atletico Mineiro to Troyes.

Barca maintain a great relationship with Girona, especially after a couple of deals between the two sides in the summer: Oriol Romeu was snapped up by the Catalan clubs, while Pablo Torre moved the other direction on loan.

However, Manchester City will have a big say on Savinho’s future as he is contracted to their sister club Troyes until 2026.

The Catalan giants have also been credited with an interest in Athletic Bilbao forward Nico Williams, but he is reportedly close to penning a new deal with the Basque outfit.

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Barca continue to dip their toes in the Brazilian market after their successful deal for Atheltico Paranaense’s rising star Vitor Roque, who is expected to move to the Catalonian capital in January.

Barca are lacking a traditional winger in their squad following the departures of Ansu Fati and Ez Abde in the summer. Joao Felix is currently plying his trade on the wings, although his best position is the centre forward or second striker.

Savinho can be the perfect solution, as he has shown with his higher ceiling and the exceptional numbers he has been putting in for Girona.