Barcelona risk losing Colombian wonderkid as Porto move ahead in the race | OneFootball

Barcelona’s growing interest in 19-year-old Colombian forward Neyser Villarreal has recently come to light, but they may need to act swiftly if they want to secure his signature.

This is because reports from SPORT indicate that Neyser has attracted significant attention across Europe, with several clubs keeping a close eye on his situation.

Neyser, a talented young striker, was the standout performer in the last South American U-20 Championship.

He finished the tournament with an impressive tally of eight goals and four assists, making him one of the most promising attacking prospects from the region.

It must be noted that his contract with Millonarios, a club based in Bogota, is set to expire in December, and there are no signs of a renewal.

With relations between the player and the club reportedly strained, he is expected to seek a new challenge, creating an opportunity in the transfer market.

Barcelona have the opportunity

Barcelona have been presented with the chance to sign him, either to strengthen their reserve team or to develop him further at another club before integrating him into the first team.

However, they are not the only ones in the race. Neyser’s availability has sparked interest from several European sides, as signing a South American forward at such a young age—either as a free agent or for a minimal transfer fee—is not a common scenario.

Portuguese giants Porto are currently leading the chase, having made significant progress in their pursuit of the player. Meanwhile, clubs from England and Italy are also evaluating the possibility of bringing him in.

Despite the growing interest, Neyser’s representatives are in no rush to finalise his next move.

There remains a possibility that he could stay at Millonarios until his contract expires, allowing him to leave as a free agent.

For Barcelona, they will need to decide quickly if they want to compete for Neyser’s signature, as his stock continues to rise with each passing day.