Barcelona had scouts present at Ligue 1 match between Marseille and Le Havre - report | Barca Universal

"FC Barcelona's financial situation is still far from ideal and continues to be constrained by Fair Play regulations. But the club's sporting department appears to have one thing clear: they must stay ahead of their competitors by identifying and securing the stars of tomorrow today. In this regard, the French league has become one of the most prolific sources of young talent in recent years. Aware of this, FC Barcelona sent scouts to watch the Ligue 1 fixture between Marseille and Le Havre, reports SPORT."

"For example, this past summer, Barça once again profited financially from Jean-Clair Todibo, who was signed for €1 million and ultimately generated a return of around €20 million for the club. Another successful example was the signing of Samuel Umtiti from Olympique Lyon for €25 million. Although he was not a well-known name in the summer of 2016, his performances before injuries struck were outstanding."

"As such, the Catalans continue to monitor the Ligue 1 market for talents, and had scouts present at the recent game between Marseille and Le Havre. During Marseille's 6-2 victory over Le Havre, Barça representatives witnessed first-hand, beyond the performances of promising players such as Paixão, the impressive display of Mason Greenwood, who scored four goals. Although he has been linked with Barça in the past, it seems unlikely that the club will pursue his signing given the competition in his position."

FC Barcelona remains constrained by Fair Play regulations and limited finances, yet the sporting department prioritizes securing future stars early. The French Ligue 1 has emerged as a prolific source of young talent, prompting Barcelona to deploy scouts to fixtures such as Marseille versus Le Havre. La Masia continues to produce first-team players, but external scouting has yielded profitable transfers like Jean-Clair Todibo and Samuel Umtiti. Real Madrid also sourced young midfielders from Ligue 1, reinforcing the market's value. Scouts observed promising performers including Paixão and Mason Greenwood, though Greenwood is an unlikely target due to positional competition.

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