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Gossip: Barcelona join race to land Serie A scoring sensation Gustavo Varela

Barcelona are being credited with interest in Serie A scoring sensation Gustavo Varela who has been catching the eye in Italy with Monza. Varela has scored nine goals in nine league games so far in 2026-27 since joining the club…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 12:00 AM
Gossip: Barcelona join race to land Serie A scoring sensation Gustavo Varela
Key Things to Know
  • Barcelona have joined Arsenal and Napoli in tracking Monza forward Gustavo Varela.
  • A potential permanent transfer fee is reportedly estimated in the region of €40m to €50m.
  • Varela has scored nine goals in nine Serie A games since joining Monza from Benfica.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Barcelona are reportedly tracking Monza striker Gustavo Varela following his impressive start to the 2026-27 Serie A campaign. According to a report from Portuguese outlet A Bola, the Catalan club has entered the pursuit alongside Arsenal and Napoli after Varela scored nine goals in his first nine league matches.

Varela joined Monza from Benfica during the summer for €2 million plus variables, but his current valuation is reportedly between €40 million and €50 million for a permanent transfer. Benfica holds both a right of first refusal and a 20 percent sell-on clause should the forward move.

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