Roma target Barcelona teenager dubbed Sergio Busquets' heir but Betis also considering transfer bid

Roma are targeting 18-year-old Barcelona talent Marc Bernal, who was once hailed as the heir to Sergio Busquets.

  • are interested in Bernal
  • Suffered an injury that sidelined him last season
  • Betis also eyeing the teenager

Roma target Barcelona teenager dubbed Sergio Busquets' heir but Betis also considering transfer bidRoma target Barcelona teenager dubbed Sergio Busquets' heir but Betis also considering transfer bidRoma target Barcelona teenager dubbed Sergio Busquets' heir but Betis also considering transfer bid

The side are keen to bring the 18-year-old to the Italian capital this summer, according to Sky having already made contact regarding a possible transfer. However, La Liga side Betis are also eyeing him.

Bernal, a La Masia graduate, made his La Liga debut last season when he started in their opening game of the season against . He then started in the next two matches before a cruciate ligament injury sidelined him for the remainder of the campaign. His exceptional technique earned him a reputation as the natural successor to and ‘s legendary midfielder Busquets.

Roma have officially completed the signings of Evan Ferguson and Neil El Aynaoui and are now close to signing from .

Roma will hope to land the youngster as they look to reinforce Gian Piero Gasperini’s team before the start of the season and a change of scenery may appeal to the youngster after his horrific injury.