Barcelona send scouts to watch Estoril teenager Jordan Arnolin
Barcelona reportedly sent scouts to watch 18-year-old Estoril defender Jordan Arnolin in action against Porto as they consider new defensive options.
Scouts at the Estádio do Dragão
Barcelona have reportedly sent scouts to watch Estoril defender Jordan Arnolin, as the Catalan club continues to look at adding to its backline. According to a report, Barcelona had eyes on the 18-year-old at the Estádio do Dragão at the weekend, when Estoril faced Porto in the Portuguese league. Arnolin made his first start in the match, but Estoril lost 4-0.
The report adds that Barcelona have been tracking the player for some time. They may face competition, however, as Brighton and Lille also had scouts in attendance at the game.
A search for defensive reinforcements
Arnolin is the latest young defender linked with Barcelona this season. The club is also reported to be keen on FC Twente youngster Ruud Nijstad and Brazilian starlet Arthur Dias.
Signing a defender appears to be back on the agenda after defeats to PSG and Real Madrid. More experienced names, including Alessandro Bastoni and Lisandro Martinez, have also been linked with Barcelona again.
Flick speaks on the issue
Hansi Flick has recently spoken about the club's hunt for a new defender. He said it is something the club are thinking about ahead of the winter window.
These details come from press reports and have not been officially confirmed by the clubs involved.