Gabri Veiga on Barcelona's radar

Gabri Veiga, a 24-year-old midfielder from Porto, is on the radar of Barcelona after scoring 7 goals and 5 assists in his first 15 matches of the season. The azulgrana club considers his inclusion as an alternative in case of an eventual departure of Dani Olmo, whose name is still linked to Bayern Munich, while Atlético de Madrid also keeps the Galician among its targets.

Gabri Veiga, an option for Barcelona's midfield

Veiga's numbers explain why he is once again attracting interest in LaLiga. The player has directly contributed to 12 goals for Porto at the start of this season: seven goals and five assists in 15 matches. His offensive production allows him to compete for a place in various positions in midfield.

Barcelona considers his name within the planning of the squad. The potential operation would be related to the future of Dani Olmo, although the scenario depends on whether the Spanish international eventually leaves the club. Bayern has been monitoring the midfielder for some time, but reports published in October indicated that they were not preparing an offensive for the January market.

Veiga's contractual situation is an important factor. Porto signed him in 2025 and inked a deal until June 2030. His market value is around 30 million euros, while his release clause is set at 65 million. These are figures that anticipate a demanding negotiation for any interested team.

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Atlético is also following Gabri Veiga, and Porto holds the upper hand

Barcelona is not the only Spanish club keeping an eye on the midfielder. Atlético de Madrid already tried to approach his signing during the last winter market, although financial conditions prevented progress. According to reports published at the time, the rojiblanco club was considering an amount close to 16 million euros, which was insufficient for Porto's demands.

Veiga himself acknowledged in an interview with AS that he was excited about Atlético's interest, although he also explained that he was comfortable in Portugal. His contract until 2030 and the investment made by the Portuguese club to secure his services strengthen the negotiating position of the Portuguese.

The rojiblanco competition adds pressure to any azulgrana attempt. Porto has no contractual obligation to facilitate a departure and can wait for suitors to meet their financial demands.

João Félix, another complicated return to Barcelona

The azulgrana planning also has another open front with João Félix. Al-Nassr has started discussions to extend his contract, which ends in June 2027, and is offering him a salary increase: he would go from earning 10 million to 12.5 million euros per season, with an extension until 2029.

The Portuguese has amassed 7 goals and 10 assists in 14 matches this season, records that explain the Saudi interest in retaining him. The proposal complicates the possibility of Barcelona considering his return under manageable conditions, especially if the player prioritizes his continuity in Riyadh.

The upcoming summer market will be an important window to determine the future of Gabri Veiga. Barcelona will first have to define the future of Dani Olmo and assess the cost of competing with Atlético for a player who has a long contract with Porto.