Manchester United and Liverpool have officially entered the race to sign Barcelona wonderkid Dro Fernández, joining Chelsea in what’s shaping up to be one of the most intriguing transfer battles of the season, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes.
The 17-year-old midfielder, known for his creativity and composure on the ball, is already attracting serious attention across Europe. Having trained with Barcelona’s first team during pre-season and even making the squad list for several La Liga games, Fernández is seen as one of La Masia’s brightest prospects.
United’s ongoing search for youth stars
Manchester United have a proud history of developing young talents, from the Class of ’92 to more recent names like Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho. Yet, consistency has been a problem. Rashford is currently on loan at Barcelona seeking to revive his career, while Garnacho has already made the switch to Chelsea. Kobbie Mainoo, once tipped to be the heartbeat of United’s midfield, has also struggled to secure regular minutes under Ruben Amorim.
Still, United remain committed to youth recruitment, having recently snapped up Ayden Heaven and Chido Obi from Arsenal. Adding Fernández to their project would underline that long-term strategy.
Chelsea and Liverpool also in the hunt
Chelsea’s policy of stockpiling young talent is no secret. While not every signing breaks into the first team, the Blues remain relentless in snapping up top prospects worldwide. Fernández could be their next gem if they win the race.
Liverpool, meanwhile, have also stepped up their investment in youth, with recent signings like Giovanni Leoni and Rio Ngumoha showing promise. Jürgen Klopp’s side view Fernández as a potential creative spark for the future, someone who could eventually thrive in their high-energy system.
Transfer battle heating up
With Manchester City also monitoring the situation, the competition for Fernández is fierce. Barcelona are reluctant to lose one of their brightest prospects, but financial pressures could open the door for a Premier League move.
Whoever wins the race, Fernández looks destined to be a name football fans will hear a lot more about in the coming years.