Barcelona ‘to sign Bayern Munich wonderkid Kenan Yildiz, 16, in summer transfer as Xavi continues youthful revolution’

BARCELONA are reportedly set to sign Bayern Munich wonderkid Kenan Yildiz as Xavi continues his youthful revolution at the Nou Camp.

The 16-year-old attacking midfielder has attracted plenty of attention in the Bayern youth ranks.

He has racked up six goals and eight assists in 14 youth Bundesliga appearances across the Under-17s and U19s this term.

The Turkey U17 international is making rapid progress for club and country with Bayern understandably desperate to keep hold of a special talent.

state his current contract with the Bavarians expires this summer.

But according to , negotiations are well underway between the teenager's agents and Barca over a summer transfer.

It is thought Yildiz's representatives also look after La Masia graduate Pedri and new signing Ferran Torres.

Yildiz would initially be signed to link up with the Barcelona B team.

But manager Xavi is thought to be keen on preparing him for the senior side as he puts an extra emphasis on young players.

The club are in a transition phase following the exit of legend Lionel Messi and further ageing stalwarts coming towards the end of their careers.

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President Joan Laporta reiterated the club's stance to prioritise rising talent.

Asked about Lionel Messi's potential return, he said: “It’s not something we are considering at the moment.

“We’re building a new team, with young players.”

Ansu Fati and Golden Boy-winner Pedri are the two standout names with the 19-year-olds regular first-team starters when fit.

Gavi, 17, has also made his mark with the likes of Ferran Torres, Sergino Dest, Eric Garcia, Nico Gonzalez, Ronald Arauko and Riqui Puig all 23 or younger.