Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund 'interested in 18-year-old Barcelona starlet'
Brian Farinas was learning his trade at the Villarreal academy before joining Barca's celebrated La Masia setup in 2018, since when he has risen through the ranks to become a part of their Under-19s squad.
An out-and-out central midfielder, Farinas made five appearances for La Blaugrana in this year's UEFA Youth League, as Barca reached the knockout round playoffs but lost to Mainz 05 on penalties.
The teenager also has one appearance to his name in the Primera Federacion — the third tier of Spanish football — coming off the bench in a 4-2 victory over CD Teruel last month.
However, Farinas's contract in Catalonia is due to expire at the end of next season, and according to CaughtOffside, Arsenal and Dortmund are both keeping a close eye on the situation.
Xavi 'keen to keep Farinas at Barcelona'Farinas is yet to make his senior Barcelona debut or sign a professional contract with the La Liga champions, but he is supposedly rated highly by Xavi, who is now confirmed to be staying on for the 2024-25 season.
The Barcelona boss apparently intends to integrate Farinas into the first team next season and is therefore keen to keep him at the club, but they may choose to cash in if he does not pen a new contract.
Arsenal and Dortmund would apparently waste no time in moving for Farinas this summer should the 18-year-old decide that his future lies elsewhere, and the Gunners are said to have been provided with 'information' by his agents.
The glowing reports means that Mikel Arteta would welcome his compatriot's arrival at the Emirates Stadium, but he would have to be patient for
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