Barcelona’s summer transfer window under Hansi Flick continues to take shape, with the Catalan giants already confirming two key signings in Joan Garcia from RCD Espanyol and Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United.
The Blaugrana are also making headlines for their outgoings, having parted ways with Ansu Fati and is set to part ways with Pablo Torre to Braga in the next couple of weeks.
Pre-season will offer Flick a closer look at a number of fringe and youth players, as the squad gears up for a demanding 2025/26 campaign.
Among those aiming to make a lasting impression is a young talent who spent almost the entire previous season recovering from a serious injury.
And now, despite returning to fitness, this prospect could be headed for the exit before making a single appearance for the senior side.
Marc Bernal has worked tirelessly to bounce back from the ACL injury he suffered last August, which ruled him out of the 2024/25 campaign.
The 18-year-old has impressed during pre-season training, with coaches and teammates praising his resilience and technical ability.
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His presence has been noted as a potential ‘new signing’ for Barcelona, considering he’s barely had the chance to show his worth since being promoted from the youth ranks.
However, Gianluca Di Marzio now reports that AS Roma have expressed interest in luring Marc Bernal to Serie A.
The Italian side have reportedly initiated contact with Barcelona, eager to negotiate a deal for the highly-rated midfielder.
Bernal’s potential move is still in its infancy, but a transfer would come as a major surprise to those within the club.
Sources close to the Blaugrana insist that Flick and his staff rate Bernal highly, and the current plan remains to incorporate him into the 2025/26 squad.
A loan may be the only realistic exit on the cards this summer, as the club prefers to oversee his development closely before making any long-term decisions.
Regardless of the outcome, the interest in Bernal so soon after his injury layoff is a testament to his potential and the regard in which he is held across Europe.
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