Leeds United are edging closer to sealing a January deal for a promising Barcelona star, with talks progressing swiftly.
The Championship side sees this possible deal as an ideal blend of opportunity and timing: a player who has struggled for regular minutes at Spotify Camp Nou but carries the pedigree, versatility, and final-third quality to immediately elevate the frontline at Elland Road.
For Barcelona, still juggling Financial Fair Play pressures and a thin squad, the talks reflect a delicate balance between protecting depth and allowing a promising asset the platform to develop away from the glare of a title race.
Leeds United are closing in on a deal for Barcelona star Roony Bardghji, with discussions focused on a loan move for the Sweden international winger in the winter window, as reported by MOT Leeds News.
Bardghji arrived in Catalonia on a cut-price transfer from FC Copenhagen in the summer, taking advantage of his expiring contract, but has so far struggled to nail down a prominent role under Hansi Flick despite recently scoring his first goal in a wild 5-3 win over Real Betis.
The expectation in England is that he would enjoy far more consistent game time at Elland Road than he currently does in Barcelona’s crowded attacking department.
Reports indicate Barcelona is open to sanctioning a loan, recognising that regular minutes in a physically demanding league could accelerate Bardghji’s development.
From Leeds’ perspective, his one‑v‑one ability, creativity between the lines, and eye for goal fit the club’s long-standing preference for dynamic wide players capable of changing games on their own.
However, the final green light from Catalonia is not guaranteed, with Flick repeatedly highlighting how thin his squad is and how reluctant he is to lose attacking depth mid-season, even from those lower in the pecking order.
Any agreement is therefore likely to hinge on Barcelona sourcing a replacement or receiving internal guarantees about cover on the flanks before January closes.
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