Malaga sporting director, Loren Juarros has actually exposed that Barcelona have actually been in touch with a view to signing 17-year-old striker Antonito Cordero.

The Catalans were eager to generate Cordero at the end of the transfer window in a quote to improve Barcelona Atletic’s attack.

Juarros states Barca have actually been in touch however he’s wishing to keep hold of the highly-rated young star.

“On August 29, I received a call from the director of youth football at FC Barcelona ( José Ramón Alexanko), but we will make an effort to ensure that Antoñito stays here, within the limits of normality and requirements,” he informed an interview.

“I spoke with the player’s father and told him that we can reach an agreement and that an agreement must be reached.”

Cordero stood out after a breakout project last season however looks set to stick with Malaga in the meantime. It stays to be seen if Barca will reignite their interest in the future however Cordero might be one to watch on.