A Spanish press report said, today, Thursday, that Barcelona has set its sights on the rising star of Arsenal, to include him next summer
And the Spanish newspaper “Mundo Deportivo” confirmed that Barcelona is taking advantage of the period of stopping competitions due to the World Cup, in searching for players who are candidates to support its ranks, adding that it prefers young players, especially whose contracts expire soon in light of its difficult economic situation
She pointed out that Englishman Charlie Pattino (19 years), the Arsenal player loaned to Blackpool, meets all Barcelona’s demands, explaining that his current contract with the Gunners expires next summer
His discoverer: He is the best young man I have ever seen..Barcelona asks to sign Charlie Patino, “video” – Voice of Koura
And she added, “Arsenal considers Charlie Patino one of his great jewels, and it will not take long to enter into negotiations to renew his contract, but in Barcelona they are watching the future of the young player to pounce on him in the event that his contract is not renewed
Charlie played 15 matches this season with Blackpool, scoring two goals and making the same, while last season he participated in two matches with Arsenal and scored one goal