Barcelona could compete with Arsenal in the race for Davide Bartesaghi, after his emergence in the AC Milan defensive setup.

According to a report by Italian outlet Milan Live, Barcelona are among the admirers of Davide Bartesaghi alongside Arsenal ahead of the future windows. The AC Milan prospect has emerged on the radars of top clubs owing to his accomplished performances this season, and he could be a solid option for those clubs in the future.

AC Milan found an internal solution to their left-back problem following the exit of the former man. Theo Hernandez in the summer. The Rossoneri were widely expected to sign a new star in the position to replace the Frenchman, but they chose to put their faith in 19-year-old wonderkid Davide Bartesaghi.

Bartesaghi was on the bench for the first four games of the season in Serie A, but he has since started the last three. Massimiliano Allegri has used him as a left wing-back in his iteration of playing with a back three and defenders in wide areas.

AC Milan had secured a contract extension with the 19-year-old wonderkid back in the summer, which ties him down at San Siro until 2030. Hence, the Rossoneri have plenty of leeway should they come in danger of losing Bartesaghi.

As it stands, there is growing interest in the defender, as a host of clubs were angling for a move before he signed his contract extension. There are some of those still looking at him closely with a view to a future move, while AC Milan are already linked with Lucas Digne as a future option.

Barcelona and Arsenal in Davide Bartesaghi’s race

Arsenal are interested in the Italian defender, but that may be part of their plans to keep adding talented stars to different positions of their squad. Mikel Arteta certainly loves a player of Bartesaghi’s quality, with the youngster potentially able to play as a left-back or as a centre-back if developed well.

However, they are now challenged by Barcelona, who are also in the market for a player in the position to add to their otherwise young squad. Both those clubs could suit Bartesaghi, although any switch for the 19-year-old wonderkid to the Blaugrana or even the Gunners will depend on AC Milan’s asking price. Barcelona might be the one pushing more, as Arsenal are well-stocked in the area where the young prospect plays.