Manchester City and Liverpool are keeping an eye on Lamine Yamal’s contract situation.

Manchester City and Liverpool may find themselves battling for one of the most promising young players in world football—Barcelona’s rising star, Lamine Yamal.

Since making his debut for the first team at just 15, Yamal has rapidly developed into one of football’s brightest prospects. Now 17, he’s already regarded as one of the best players globally. While Barcelona are currently reaping the benefits of his talent, there’s a possibility they might not be able to hold onto him much longer.

Although previously linked with PSG, Yamal remains under contract with Barcelona until 2026. The club intends to offer him a new five-year deal when he turns 18 in July. However, due to financial constraints and wage bill limitations, registering a new contract could be delayed.

City and Liverpool are reportedly hoping for an opportunity, monitoring the situation closely. If Barcelona can’t secure Yamal’s extension, there’s a chance he could depart as early as next summer—with a move to the Premier League being a real possibility, according to Mundo Deportivo.

That said, Barcelona remain optimistic. Despite financial hurdles, the club believes it can create the necessary space to finalize the new deal, with confidence high that an agreement will be reached by summer.

While signing Yamal would be a dream for any top European club, for now, he appears likely to stay put in Catalonia.