Barcelona are reported in The Sun to  be set to seal a sensational deal to sign 15-year-old Norwich star Ajay Tavares.

The highly-rated forward has been chased by some of Europe‘s top clubs ahead of January – but the Spanish giants are expected to win the race.

Tavares, who made his senior Canaries debut in a July pre-season friendly against Dutch outfit Volendam, was wanted by Bundesliga giants RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund.

But he is heading for the Nou Camp, where the plan is for him to play for their Under-19s before moving up to Barcelona B ahead of a future loan move.

Tavares, who has a Portuguese passport which allows him to move abroad, has been capped four times for England Under-17s.

Tavares would have become Norwich’s youngest player had he featured at any time this season, but is yet to be involved with the first-team in a competitive game.

The Canaries are in the midst of a Championship relegation battle this season, currently sitting 23rd in the league, above only Sheffield Wednesday, who are on minus nine points.

Their Under-18 side, who Tavares currently plays for, have not fared much better, currently sitting 14th of 15 teams in the U18 Premier League South.

Tavares will now continue his development in Barcelona, who have had the likes of Alejandro Balde, Gavi, Fermin Lopez and superstar Lamine Yamal come through their academy in recent years.