The new Haaland, on the radar of the big clubs
The 15-year-old player is of interest to Manchester United or Barcelona, among others
Gabriel Rajkovic, a 15-year-old Norwegian forward, is on the radar of the Barcelona transfer market after Barcelona representatives watched his performance live with Vålerenga against Bodø/Glimt in August. That day, the forward scored his first goal in the Eliteserien and now has 14 appearances and 2 goals in the competition this season.
Barça's monitoring is part of a race where Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea are also involved. According to information from TV 2, none of these clubs has taken the lead so far, and there is no specific offer for the player either.
Barcelona Focuses on Gabriel Rajkovic
Rajkovic was born on February 23, 2011, in Oslo and stands 6'2" tall. The forward can play as a winger or striker and has a contract with Vålerenga until December 31, 2028, after extending his agreement in March.
His progress explains the attention from top European clubs. On March 15, 2026, at 15 years and 20 days old, he became the youngest player to debut in Eliteserien history, surpassing the previous record held by other young players.
Five months later, he set another record. On August 8, Rajkovic scored against Bodø/Glimt at 15 years, 5 months, and 15 days old, becoming the second-youngest goalscorer in the history of the Norwegian top flight, only behind Martin Ødegaard.
This fact explains the comparison with Erling Haaland, although the direct precedent holding the record for youngest goal scorer is Ødegaard. Rajkovic also scored in September against Sarpsborg 08, in injury time, securing a 2-2 draw.
🇳🇴💎 Gabriel Rajković (15) scores against Bodø/Glimt and becomes the youngest goalscorer in league history.
— New Ballers (@newballers7) August 8, 2026
🤯 Only 15 years old!
🔥 What a moment for the Norwegian wonderkid. A name to remember. 🇳🇴⭐ pic.twitter.com/KrF74kTXqr
Top European Clubs Await 2027
The main obstacle to an immediate deal is the age factor. Rajkovic will turn 16 on February 23, 2027, a date when the possibility of an international transfer could open up, always subject to FIFA rules for underage players.
Barcelona can monitor his progress over the coming months, while English clubs continue to track him as well. Manchester United has already sent scouts to a Vålerenga match against Sarpsborg 08 to sign Rajkovic as a replacement for JJ Gabriel, while TV 2 confirmed Arsenal and Chelsea's interest.
The financial situation is still uncertain. Vålerenga has the player tied until 2028, and Norwegian sources suggest the club aims to exceed 200 million Norwegian crowns, close to €18 million, for his future departure. However, there is no official valuation or offer for that amount yet.
Rajkovic also has the choice of national team. Based on family documentation, he can opt for Norway or Serbia, according to available records, while other reports mention connections with Belgium and Morocco. Nevertheless, the player has already represented Norway U-16.
The next step will be to track his progress until February 2027 when he reaches 16 years. Until then, Barcelona and other top European clubs must continue to monitor Gabriel Rajkovic, whose ongoing contract with Vålerenga and the absence of concrete offers keep the race open for a player already linked to Erling Haaland.
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