Borussia Dortmund’s 18-year-old star Youssoufa Moukoko is widely regarded as one of the brightest prospects for the future. Europe’s elite clubs have taken notice of his early talent and are aware of his contractual situation.
The Dortmund striker, and a German international, is still in talks with his club to extend his contract which ends in 2023.
Players like Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and now Barcelona have been linked with the attacker.
Still, at the dawn of his career, Moukoko has already scored six goals and as many assists for Dortmund.
He also participated with Germany in this year’s World Cup. Moukoko is available on a free transfer at the end of the season. The young striker can also negotiate terms with potential suitors from the beginning of January.
Battle of the budgets
United are still searching for a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo and looking for someone who can add goals to their dwindling attacking force.
However, Barcelona could pounce on the star.
The signing battle for the young star could come down to which budget he’s willing to stretch the most.
The striker fits perfectly into the profile of the Spanish giants, especially when it comes to costs. The Catalans prioritize gifted footballers that they can acquire cheaply.
As reported by the newspaper Sport (via Fichajes), the Catalan board of directors has already informed the striker that they are prepared to present him with an offer to join the team next summer.
The club’s financial position, which has come under some scrutiny of late, will heavily influence the proposal.
Furthermore, even with the likely departure of Memphis Depay, Barca still have an impressive crop of attackers, including Robert Lewandowski, Ansu Fati, Ferran Torres, Ousmane Dembélé and Raphinha.
level and focused
The economic aspect may be the ruin of Barça’s hopes of signing the striker. Competing suitors with a larger budget will be willing to spend the money.
Despite the wave of interest engulfing the German international, he has chosen to keep a cool head and eyes on the prize. Moukoko has made it clear that his priority is to give everything to his current club, Dortmund.
“Please don’t believe everything in the newspaper. I know it’s all part of the football business now, but even though I’m young, I don’t let myself be pressured to make decisions about my future (…)
“I am fully focused on the second half of the season with Borussia Dortmund. No player is bigger than the club”.
