Barcelona ‘keen to sign Valencia starlet’

Barcelona have reportedly expressed an interest in making an audacious move for Valencia highly-rated teenage prospect Fabio Blanco.

The 17-year-old winger has a contract at Mestalla until the end of June.

According to Marca, Los Ches are determined to renew the teenager’s contract, but a number of clubs, including Juventus, are closely monitoring his developments.

The report adds Barcelona are keen to secure Blanco’s signature this summer following his impressive performances at the youth level.

The Catalan giants are allegedly keen for the starlet to initially turn out for their B side with the view to progressing to the first team in the near future.

A couple of Bundesliga clubs are also said to be interested in Blanco’s signature.