Barca reportedly keep tabs on 3 MLS starlets: here's everything you need to know about these gems

Barcelona have been closely following the North American market for years, identifying 3 potential stars for future, highly reliable Moises Llorens and Samuel Marsden of ESPN reveal.

They are currently keeping tabs on MLS stars Brenden Aaronson, Gianluca Busio and Cade Cowell.

Here is everything you need to know about every starlet:

Brenden Aaronson

• 19-year-old attacking midfielder;
• 7 goals and 5 assists in 51 games for Philadelphia Union first team;
• Averages 1.6 shots, 1.4 dribbles, 1.3 tackles and 1.3 key passes per game in the MLS this season;
• Will officially join RB Salzburg in January 2021 for €5m;
• 66 minutes in sole appearance for the United States senior team.

Gianluca Busio

• 18-year-old central midfielder;
• 5 goals and 6 assists in 52 games for Sporting Kansas City;
• Averages 1.8 tackles and 1.6 shots per game in the MLS this term;
• Completes 87.3% of his passes;
• 6 goals in 15 games for the United States U17 and 2 appearances for the U20 side;
• Of Italian origin which may facilitate any potential transfer to Europe

Cade Cowell

• 17-year-old centre-forward;
• 1 goal and 1 assist in 15 games for San Jose Earthquakes;
• 1 goal in 3 games for the United States U17.

As a reminder, Sergino Dest became the first American to play for Barcelona in the official game as he was subbed on in the Sevilla draw 2 weeks ago.

The Catalans also have promising attacker Konrad de la Fuente within their ranks. The 19-year-old is included in the Champions League squad.