"According to , one of them is Franculino Dju, a striker from Guinea-Bissau and a product of the SL Benfica youth academy. Currently plying his trade for Midtjylland, the 21-year-old forward has lit up the Danish league with his performances, having racked up 19 goals in 26 competitive matches his season. Three of his goals have come in the UEFA Europa League, and as per the report, Barcelona are closely monitoring the youngster's progress."
"Barcelona coaches have reportedly been impressed by Franculino's mobility and ability to attack spaces. The report goes on to imply that the Catalans have established first contact with Franculino as well. But unfortunately, other clubs are also interested in the centre-forward's services. Midtjylland, for their part, are aware of the value of their star player and are likely to hold out for a fortune. This doesn't bode well for Barcelona, who are not in a position to get involved in a bidding war."
Barcelona are planning for the 2026/27 campaign by targeting a defender to replace Inigo Martinez and a striker to succeed Robert Lewandowski. The club has been linked with established forwards while also scouting young talents, including 21-year-old Franculino Dju. Franculino, a Guinea-Bissau forward developed at SL Benfica and currently at Midtjylland, has scored 19 goals in 26 competitive matches this season, including three in the UEFA Europa League. Coaches value his mobility, space-attacking instincts and competitive personality. Midtjylland value him highly and may demand a large fee; a move is likely in summer 2026.
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