02 Apr 2026 10:38:05.
Valentin Barco is tearing it up at Strasbourg playing mainly in central midfield but he can also play on the left hand side and he played at left
back last night and scored his first-ever goal for Argentina in a 5–0 win over Zambia. While Enzo Fernandez had a quieter game, Barco stole the spotlight with his energy and quality.
Chelsea are reportedly eyeing him as a potential replacement for Marc Cucurella.
Barco’s rapid rise is attracting interest from top clubs across Europe so we may need to act fast before others swoop in.
I think a few on here have already mentioned his quality? Taxi for Cucu.
02 Apr 2026 13:25:31
Can we fit the SD's into the same taxi, Greenaway?
02 Apr 2026 18:21:51
Sign him as a utility player for now, but have an eye on him as the long-term replacement for Cucurella.
02 Apr 2026 21:03:35
Thanks J, I have heard some really good reports about him. Might be a real star going forward. Bill, yes, maybe find out which sporting director made the silly mistake of getting rid of a trophy winning head coach and replacing him with a cardboard cut out of a manager in the rather silly view the grass would be greener.
03 Apr 2026 06:19:49
I have watched Barco a few times. He often stands out for Strasbourg and is a class above, although his positional sense is worrying at times. I think he would make a great squad addition. However, I'd stop short of expecting him to make a huge impact on first-team performances consistently.
He is definitely better suited to being in midfield or as a very attacking lb/lwb. I worry about signing players with the expectation they can play two/three positions well when we so badly need world-class experience and a group that knows exactly where they will play on the pitch each week.
07 Apr 2026 14:26:20
Deal apparently done.