Manchester United also tracking 18-year-old forward scouted by Barcelona

TL;DR

Manchester United is monitoring 18-year-old forward Juan Riquelme Angulo, who has also caught the attention of Barcelona. The competition for young talents is intensifying among European clubs.

Key points

Manchester United tracking Juan Riquelme Angulo
Barcelona also interested in Angulo
Competition for young talents among European clubs
Barcelona's recent signings include Patricio Pacifico
Angulo is an 18-year-old forward

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Manchester United also tracking 18-year-old forward scouted by Barcelona

Barcelona have been linked with a number of young talents of late, as they look to steal a march on other European giants. Yet with agents well aware of the value of drumming up competition for their clients, the Catalan giants are often facing a battle for the signature of the best teenage players, as is the case for Juan Riquelme Angulo.

The Catalan side have recently been in negotiations for Club Brugge winger Jesse Bisiwu, but so far have been unable to convince the Belgian side to part with one of their best talents. In January, Barcelona also signed Patricio Pacifico, Juwensley Onstein and Hamza Abdelkarim in the January transfer window.

Manchester United also tracking Angulo

According to Diario AS, Barcelona are facing competition for the signature of Ecuadorian forward Angulo. The 18-year-old has six caps for Ecuador’s under-17 side (one goal) and has now made 10 senior appearances for Independiente del Valle, one of the most renowned academies in Latin America. In just 165 minutes, Angulo has managed to score twice in senior football.

Q&A

Who is Juan Riquelme Angulo and why is he being scouted?

Juan Riquelme Angulo is an 18-year-old forward being scouted by both Manchester United and Barcelona due to his promising talent and potential impact in European football.

What other clubs are interested in Juan Riquelme Angulo?

Besides Manchester United and Barcelona, other European clubs are likely monitoring Angulo as competition for top teenage players increases.

What recent signings has Barcelona made in the transfer window?

Barcelona recently signed Patricio Pacifico, Juwensley Onstein, and Hamza Abdelkarim during the January transfer window.