Barcelona expresses interest in signing Arsenal academy player Bubacarr Jallow
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Barcelona has identified 14-year-old Arsenal academy prospect Bubacarr Jallow as a potential transfer target. The teenager has already trained with the U18 and U21 squads due to his rapid progress through the club’s youth ranks. While Arsenal aims to secure the long-term development of the player, interest from the Catalan side creates a challenge for the London club. Reports suggest Barcelona considers Jallow one of the top prospects in his age group and may attempt to facilitate a move by assisting with his family's relocation to Spain. Arsenal faces the task of ensuring the player remains focused on his current training program while resisting external interest. The club continues to view their academy as the optimal environment for the youngster's growth.
- •Bubacarr Jallow is a 14-year-old prospect currently developing in the Arsenal academy.
- •The teenager has recently trained with the U18 and U21 teams.
- •Barcelona identified the youngster as a high-priority target for their youth system.
- •Arsenal faces a struggle to retain the player if he considers a move to Spain.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona is trying to poach talented Arsenal youngster
"Arsenal have developed a habit of signing teenagers coming through the system at Barcelona in the past, but the Gunners could become victims of the Catalan giants this time as they eye a move for Buba...
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