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Barcelona tracking five young talents including Lennart Karl
Barcelona are monitoring five young European talents amid their summer recruitment. The club have already signed Anthony Gordon and are pursuing Julián Álvarez, while also focusing on youth prospects.
Lennart Karl, an 18-year-old German midfielder at Bayern Munich, has drawn attention for his goalscoring and pace. His development has impressed Barcelona despite an injury ruling him out of the World Cup.
Kees Smit, a 20-year-old Dutch midfielder at AZ Alkmaar, is noted for his tactical intelligence and passing range. Multiple European clubs are tracking his progress, with Barcelona among them.
Rodrigo Mora, a 19-year-old Portuguese playmaker at Porto, is regarded as a creative talent. His technique, dribbling and chance creation have earned him early admiration in professional football.
Lewis Miley, a 20-year-old English midfielder at Newcastle, has established himself as a key hope for his generation. His composure and game-reading ability are considered advanced for his age.
Ibrahim Maza, a 20-year-old Algerian-German attacker at Bayer Leverkusen, continues to develop rapidly. His creativity, driving runs and vision make him a standout young player in the Bundesliga.