Barcelona have reportedly received loan approaches from three La Liga clubs interested in signing highly-rated winger Roony Bardghji for the 2025-26 campaign. The Swedish teenager, often compared to Lionel Messi, is expected to arrive at Camp Nou for a bargain £1.7m from Copenhagen, as his current deal expires in December.
With stiff competition on the wings — including Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and soon-to-arrive Nico Williams — Bardghji is unlikely to feature regularly in Hansi Flick’s first-team plans next season. As a result, Barcelona are planning to send him out on loan to help him gain top-level experience.
According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Mallorca, Real Betis, and Sevilla have all expressed interest in a temporary deal. Mallorca are reportedly leading the race and are even exploring the possibility of combining Bardghji’s arrival with that of Pablo Torre. Initially, Barca had considered retaining Bardghji to train with the senior squad while featuring for the youth side, but that plan has lost momentum.
Bardghji’s future could have ripple effects beyond Spain. Real Betis, one of the interested clubs, were reportedly considering a second loan spell for Manchester United’s Antony after a successful 2024-25 stint, where the Brazilian winger registered nine goals and five assists in 26 appearances. Jadon Sancho, also out of favour at Old Trafford, was another name linked with Betis.
However, if Betis manage to secure Bardghji, their interest in Antony or Sancho may cool — especially given that both Premier League stars come with higher wages and United’s preference for permanent transfers. United now risk struggling to offload both players this summer, with Barcelona’s loan decision for Bardghji possibly closing one of the few viable exit routes.
Barcelona will make a final call on Bardghji’s immediate future after pre-season evaluations under Hansi Flick, but if a loan to Betis materializes, it could derail Manchester United’s hopes of trimming their squad.