PSG and Barcelona Eye Borussia Dortmund's Young Forward Samuele Inacio
Borussia Dortmund's young forward Samuele Inacio is attracting significant interest from Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona, according to a report from Italian transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio. The 18-year-old, who has featured for Italy's youth teams, is on the radar of the European giants following his performances at club and international youth level.
Scouts from both Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona were reportedly in attendance to watch Inacio during a recent international break. They observed the forward in action for Italy's Under-19 side in a 1-1 draw with Turkey, a match in which Inacio scored his team's only goal. This scouting mission underscores the growing reputation of the young forward.
The 18-year-old forward has already made his mark at the senior club level, making his Bundesliga debut for Borussia Dortmund in a 3-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in February. He has since made further appearances, including a 27-minute cameo in a 1-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen. His current contract with Dortmund runs until the summer of 2027, a situation that gives the German club a strong negotiating position. However, the intense interest from top European clubs could accelerate plans for a new, improved deal to secure his long-term future in Dortmund.
Inacio's emergence comes at a time when both Barcelona and PSG are actively seeking to bolster their attacking options with young, high-potential talent. Barcelona, in particular, has a long history of integrating young talents into their first team, while PSG's project under a new sporting director continues to focus on acquiring and developing the world's best young prospects. For Borussia Dortmund, the interest presents a challenge: either secure their promising talent with a new, improved contract or face the possibility of a significant transfer battle next summer, when suitors might test Dortmund's resolve with a substantial offer. The club may look to move quickly to extend his contract with improved terms to ward off the growing interest from Europe's elite clubs.
