The 'pearl' of Lille that FC Barcelona is keeping an eye on, will they make a move for his signing?

The FC Barcelona remains on the lookout for various options to strengthen their offensive front, especially if these offer, in addition to a high sporting level, favorable negotiation conditions economically. In this sense, it seems that the Catalans are closely following a name that could be talked about in the upcoming summer market: Edon Zhegrova.

It appears that the FC Barcelona is not only monitoring the matches of LOSC Lille to follow the development of Canadian forward Jonathan David and French goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, but they have now also included the Kosovar right winger in their sights. This is because media from his country have begun to assert that Zhegrova seems reluctant to renew his contract with the 'Dogos', which expires on June 30, 2026, making his departure from the French team easier this summer.

Moreover, these Kosovo sources emphasize that FC Barcelona appears as a possible destination for Zhegrova, as does Napoli, a team that would be interested in acquiring the winger's services to replace the absence of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. However, Edon would have a certain preference for wearing the jersey of the Catalan team.

In fact, some time ago, in an interview with the Klan Kosova TV channel from his home country, the winger revealed his desire to be a Catalan. "I had the opportunity to go to the biggest teams in the world, but I didn't do it. Soon you will see the real Edon. I have no weak points. One day you will see me at FC Barcelona... I am excited about my adventure here. My dream is Barcelona," he stated.

"One day you will see me at FC Barcelona... I am excited about my adventure here. My dream is Barcelona"

Is the signing of Edon Zhegrova a 'low-cost' option for Barcelona?

It should not be overlooked that Zhegrova, described as a very unbalancing player with great technical quality, would not represent an excessive investment for an interesting forward. According to various sources, Edon would not leave LOSC Lille for less than 30 million euros. Therefore, if FC Barcelona were to seriously consider the player, who, although offered to the club, does not completely fit into the sporting direction of the Catalans, they could consider his incorporation without completely ruling it out.

Edon Zhegrova's numbers for the 2024-25 season:

• Matches 🥅: 21
• Goals ⚽: 8
• Assists 👟: 2
• Minutes played ⌚: 1591'

Now it remains to be seen where this market rumor regarding FC Barcelona leads and whether they will ultimately decide to make an offer for Zhegrova. It is worth noting that, apparently, representatives from Napoli have already made contact to inquire about his situation. However, if the Barcelona team decided to go for him, they would have an advantage in the operation; they would just need to take the step forward, a matter that, apparently, has not yet occurred.