Barcelona have reportedly "reserved" Lyon midfielder and transfer target Tanguy Ndombele, with technical director Eric Abidal said to be "in love" with the player.
According to Sport, Abidal has been seriously impressed by the France international ever since the club started considering him as a possible alternative to Ajax playmaker Frenkie de Jong.
It's added that Barcelona believe Ndombele can go on to reach the same levels as Manchester United midfielder and fellow France international Paul Pogba.
"Last Tuesday [assistant technical secretary] Ramon Planes went to watch Lyon vs.