TEAMtalk reported that Barcelona remain firmly interested in Hull City defender Lucas Herrington. The 19-year-old has drawn wider attention since joining Hull City in the summer, but there is no suggestion that Hull or Herrington are considering a move in January.
Barcelona interest
TEAMtalk reported that Barcelona remain firmly interested in Herrington. TEAMtalk also reported that Barcelona have been hugely impressed by Herrington since his move to England.
Transfer path
Herrington arrived at Hull City from MLS side Colorado Rapids during the summer, with Hull City paying a club-record fee of £17 million to sign him. He had joined Colorado in January from Brisbane Roar, and that move was a club-record deal for Brisbane Roar worth more than £600,000.
Australia call-up and World Cup
Herrington earned his first senior Australia call-up this year and was named in Australia's World Cup squad. He became Australia's youngest-ever World Cup starter when he featured in the group-stage meeting with Paraguay.
Wider interest
TEAMtalk reported in the summer that Liverpool, Manchester United, Everton and Newcastle United all showed an interest in Herrington. TEAMtalk reported in the summer that Chelsea owners BlueCo and Manchester City parent company City Football Group also monitored Herrington's situation, while TEAMtalk reported that Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig have also checked on him this season.
