Sassuolo general manager Giovanni Carnevali has confirmed reports his club are interested in signing Barcelona B Monchu this summer.
The 20-year-old appears to be in demand with Sassulo one of a number of clubs believed to be interested along with La Liga sides Real Betis, Valencia and Real Sociedad.
Carnevali says talks with Barcelona are ongoing but stressed a deal is not close at the moment.
“He is a young boy and we are talking with Barcelona, it is something we already did last season. We have a good relationship with the Catalan club.