Barcelona are thinking about signing Arsenal teen Charlie Patino whose idol is Andres Iniesta.
Patino is at the moment excelling on mortgage at Blackpool and the younger midfielder has shortly develop into a fan favorite for the Championship membership.
His present deal expires on the finish of this season, however Arsenal reportedly have a two-year extension clause inserted, which you’d think about can be activated as Arsenal can be determined to maintain maintain of the teen.
The report is from Calcio Mercato, who additionally declare that Barcelona are thinking about signing the Arsenal star. One in every of Patino’s idols occurs to be former Barcelona midfielder Iniesta, alongside former Arsenal participant Santi Cazorla.
Patino can also be eligible to symbolize Spain regardless of being born in England, so this might sway his determination if he decides to facet with the previous internationally.
Nevertheless, Patino has represented England from U15s all the way in which as much as U20s, so staying in England might be the proper determination for him, particularly with gamers transferring overseas typically struggling to be recognised by the England setup.
