Barcelona scouts watch Jordan Arnolin in Estoril's loss to Porto

Barcelona recently scouted 18-year-old defender Jordan Arnolin during Estoril Praia’s 0-4 loss against FC Porto. A club representative observed Arnolin's performance while making his first start for Estoril, primarily in defensive midfield. Despite the heavy defeat, Arnolin displayed versatility and recorded notable defensive stats, including 26 interventions and three interceptions. Brighton and Lille also had scouts present, indicating rising interest in the talented defender. The next steps for Arnolin's potential transfer will depend on Barcelona's evaluation of his performance and development after this outing.

• 11:08 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona send scouts to watch 18-year-old Portuguese defender – report