Barcelona are reportedly weighing up a move for Kavan Sullivan, the American talent, should uncertainty surrounding Manchester City impact the player's future plans. This update was shared on September 28 by Tribuna, referencing Spanish outlet Sport.
The 17-year-old midfielder from Philadelphia Union already has a preliminary agreement in place to join Manchester City in 2028. However, reports suggest that his future remains very much up in the air.
Barcelona keeping an eye on the situation
Sport has claimed that the Catalan club is exploring the possibility of making an offer to Sullivan in a bid to shift his plans.
The interest from Barcelona is largely due to the ongoing uncertainties surrounding Manchester City. The English club is embroiled in a substantial Premier League investigation, with an independent commission finding City guilty of 114 out of 115 charges. While final sanctions are yet to be announced, the club is committed to defending its position moving forward.
In light of this situation, Barcelona are reportedly viewing the scenario as an opportunity to intervene in City's plans.
What we know about the agreement with City
Sullivan is regarded as one of the most promising young players in American football. Philadelphia Union previously confirmed an agreement with City Football Group regarding the player's future transfer.
The anticipation was for the American to continue his development in MLS before making the move to England in 2028.
Now, however, Barcelona are allegedly assessing the potential to alter this trajectory.
Importantly, no official offer from Barcelona has been made at this stage, and there’s no confirmation that sanctions against Manchester City would automatically render the preliminary agreement void.
The situation surrounding Sullivan
Sullivan was born in the USA and came through the academy of Philadelphia Union. Despite his tender age, he has attracted interest from top European clubs.
There were previous reports of interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona, but it was Manchester City that secured the preliminary agreement.
Now, the Catalans may look to take advantage of the uncertainty surrounding the English club's future.
