Barcelona have shown serious interest in Norwich City's Ajay Tavares.
On 20 December, Game Witness Covered many Catalan claims Barcelona's desire to sign the 16-year-old. Sources then indicated that the La Liga winners were 'very close' to finalizing the operation.
Last month, Sports Witness broadcast news from elsewhere Barcelona are on the verge of signing the Norwich City youngster.
Why haven't Barcelona signed Tavares yet?
Fast forward to February and Tuesday's edition game Explains the reason for the delay in securing his services.
This operation has been on standby for some time and Hansi Flick is expected to resolve it in the 'coming days'. The La Liga winners and their directors have 'practically finalized' the signing of Tavares for several weeks.
Sport gives insight into what is currently stopping the Spanish giants from bringing the Canaries attacker to Camp Nou.
Tavares was born in England and has so far represented the U15, U16 and U17. Barça will have to wait until he turns 18 in December 2027 to bring him to the club.
According to the newspaper, the young Norwich City attacker also holds a Portuguese passport, without giving any further explanation. It is important for Barcelona to bring him to Camp Nou without any restrictions.
Norwich City young player awaits FIFA approval
Sport claims Barca have already agreed personal terms with Tavares and the delay is due to FIFA.
sport's governing body 'The transfer needs to be finalized and bureaucratic issues resolved before he moves to Barcelona.'
In short, Tavares and the Blaugrana are waiting for FIFA approval. The paper is hoping to get approval soon so the England U17 international can seal the move to Barcelona.
Over the past two months, Barça's local media have taken an optimistic stance towards the signing of Tavares.
He has yet to make his debut for Philippe Clement's side and has played for Norwich City U18 this season.
