Barcelona have scouts at the Africa Cup of Nations monitoring some raw talents whom they could sign to help improve their squad.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Barca are watching midfielders and defenders at the tournament as the key areas in their squad they want to beef up.
Here are five players Barca have already scouted at the ongoing AFCON:
Ousmane Diomande. The 20-year-old Ivorian workhorse has been the talk of Europe in defence before going to the AFCON. He currently plays for Sporting CP and is valued at €40m on Transfermarkt.
Dango Ouattara. The Burkina Faso attacking midfielder has impressed at the tournament and was doing so for Bournemouth in the Premier League before joining his national team. He has a €20m valuation.
Raphael Onyedika. The 22-year-old Nigerian firecracker is a defensive midfield machine who could do a job at a big club like Barca. He currently plays for Club Brugge in Belgian where he's teammates with ex-Barca prodigy Ferran Jutgla.
Pape Matar Sarr. The Senegalese midfield destroyer is holding his own at AFCON where he's helped his country win every game they've played so far. Barca might have to fight hard to get him as he recently extended his contract at Tottenham.
Yankuba Minteh. This 19-year-old midfielder is another strong option for Barca. Although they can no longer watch him play for The Gambia at the AFCON as they're already eliminated. However, Barca can always size up the diminutive powerhouse at Feyenoord, his Dutch club.
Which player would you sign for Barca from AFCON, if MONEY wasn't a problem?
