Barcelona sent scouts to watch Darwin Nunez in action for Benfica, Sport reports.
The Camp Nou side want to invest in their attack and are keeping an eye on the 21-year-old Uruguay international.
Sporting director Ramon Planes was in Lisbon to see him in action against Pacos de Ferreira.
Barca are not lining up a January bid for him but could swoop in next summer.
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