By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Frankfurt youngster reportedly nearing move to Barcelona

According to reports, Eintracht Frankfurt youngster Fabio Blanco is on the verge of a move to FC Barcelona.
Fabio Blanco.
Fabio Blanco.Photo: Eintracht Frankfurt
17-year-old Fabio Blanco looks set to join FC Barcelona from Eintracht Frankfurt next month.

According to Catalan newspaper Sport, the youngster is on the verge of a move to the La Liga side.

Sport1 journalist Christopher Michel has confirmed that a move to Spain is a real possibility, deeming that Blanco is unlikely to stay at Frankfurt.

Blanco made the move to Germany from Valencia on a free transfer ahead of this season. He has featured eight times for Frankfurt's youth side, racking up two goals and an assist.

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