Leeds among suitors as Barcelona seek quick resolution on young winger
Leeds United have been named among approximately ten clubs that have made enquiries about Barcelona forward Roony Bardghji, according to reporting relayed from Spanish outlet Diario Sport via Transfer Feed. The Catalan club are said to want clarity over the 21‑year‑old's future before their pre‑season trip to England on 28 July.
Bardghji was signed by Barcelona from FC Copenhagen last summer for a fee reported at €2m, a deal that reflected concerns over a serious ACL injury sustained in May 2024. He featured across 21 La Liga appearances in 2025–26 but amassed just 641 minutes of first‑team football, contributing a single goal and one assist in the league.
- Barcelona face forward selection pressure from the likes of Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Anthony Gordon.
- Bardghji's most notable contribution this season came in a 5–3 win over Real Betis, where he scored and assisted.
- Decisions on his next club are expected within days as Barcelona prepare for pre‑season.
The picture painted by the season’s statistics is of a player who showed moments of genuine quality but did not establish himself in a squad abundant with attacking talent. Sources note that, while the player earned early praise — including a memorable Champions League performance for Copenhagen in 2023 — the 2025–26 campaign was uneven.
"Bardghji is a genuinely exciting talent."
For Leeds, interest in a young, left‑footed winger who operates from the right and cuts inside could align with a need for wide attacking options. Any move would, however, carry risk: Bardghji is still recovering his place in the game after injury and has limited top‑level minutes to draw on in the past season.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Age | 21 |
| Transfer fee to Barcelona (2025) | €2m |
| La Liga 2025–26 | 21 apps, 1 goal, 1 assist, 641 minutes |
Practically, any recruitment process will have to move swiftly if Barcelona expect to resolve Bardghji's status before their training schedule. For Leeds supporters and club planners, the proposition raises familiar questions about balancing potential and readiness: whether to back a young player who has shown flashes of high quality but remains a work in progress.
As the summer window gathers pace, observers will watch for follow‑up reporting to confirm whether Leeds progress beyond initial enquiries into a concrete bid. Until then, the club’s inclusion on the list of interested parties keeps open the possibility of what would be another youthful, high‑upside acquisition for a squad aiming to strengthen its attacking ranks.
