Barcelona growing increasingly serious about signing Australia’s next superstar

Barcelona growing increasingly serious about signing Australia’s next superstar Barcelona’s search for exciting young talents appears to have taken them across the Atlantic, with Australian defender Lucas Herrington emerging as a serious target for the Catalan club.  The highly-rated teenager has been generating significant attention in recent months, and Barcelona’s interest is now understood to be far more advanced than simple scouting reports. According to SPORT , the Blaugrana have been closely following the Colorado Rapids defender and have already taken concrete steps to assess the possibility of bringing him to Spain.  At just 18 years old, Herrington is establishing himself as one of the most exciting defensive prospects in North American football, attracting attention from some of Europe’s biggest clubs. Barcelona intensify pursuit of Australian wonderkid Herrington has impressed Barcelona’s scouting department with a combination of qualities that are highly valued in modern defenders.  Barcelona are interested in Lucas Herrington. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) His comfort on the ball, ability to break lines with passes and dominance in aerial situations have reportedly stood out during the club’s evaluations. Notably, the interest has progressed beyond routine monitoring , with the outlet reporting that Barcelona representatives travelled to the United States earlier this year to watch the player firsthand and gather further information about his situation.  During that visit, club officials also held discussions with the defender’s representatives to explore the conditions of a potential transfer. Currently, Herrington remains tied to Colorado Rapids until the end of 2029, with the MLS side also holding an option to extend his contract for an additional year. Colorado Rapids’ valuation The biggest obstacle facing Barcelona appears to be the player’s price tag.  Herrington is currently at the World Cup. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) Reports emerging from the United States suggest that the Catalan club have already tested the waters with an opening proposal worth around €10 million. However, that figure was rejected by Colorado Rapids, who believe the defender’s value is more than €20 million. For what it is worth, Herrington’s rapid rise helps explain that valuation.  Despite his age, he has already broken into the Australian national team setup and has accumulated four senior international appearances.  Right now, the 18-year-old is with the Australian national team at the World Cup and if he delivers a strong performance, Colorado Rapids will have all the reasons to demand more than €20 million.