Barcelona consider shock move for Falkirk wonderkid Tony Gallacher, 17, with Manchester United also keeping tabs
17-year-old has been closely monitored by a host of Premier League scouts including Stoke and Everton
BARCELONA could pip Manchester United to the signing of highly-rated teenage left-back Tony Gallacher.
The Falkirk defender is being circled by Europe's biggest clubs as scouts determine that he is set to rise to the very top.
The 17-year-old is forging his way into the Scottish side's first-team having made seven appearances this season.
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And he has a host of Premier League scouts watching his progress including from Stoke, Everton and Manchester United.
However it's the Catalan giants who have stolen a march in the race for his signature
Barcelona would see Gallacher, who made his debut as a 16-year-old, slot into their B side in the hope of developing him to become one of the world's best.
Jose Mourinho will consider the missed transfer target a major blow if Gallacher opts to join the likes of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez at the Nou Camp.
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And he might not be the only player who will turn down a switch to Old Trafford.
Juventus are ready to offer star Paulo Dybala a mega new deal to keep him away from the clutches from Manchester United.
United were hoping the talented Argentine forward would take a leaf out of Paul Pogba's book and swap the Old Lady for Mourinho's side.