With less time to catch up to Europe’s top sides, Barcelona’s sporting directors and scouting team — including Deco and João Amaral — are prioritising strategic, economically sensible moves that involve young prospects. Bisiwu is marked as a priority, but securing him will require effort given competing interest.

We contacted Club Brugge, which holds the player’s registration. The Belgian club acknowledges Barcelona’s interest but notes that Deco and João Amaral have not formally approached them with an offer. Brugge’s stance is to do everything possible to renew the player’s contract and, if a sale occurs in the future, to set demanding terms.

Bisiwu’s current deal with Club Brugge runs until 2027. Barcelona and other clubs are trying to prevent him from extending that tie and to secure his first professional contract. For now, Jesse is gaining experience with Club NXT, Brugge’s reserve side, and he trains periodically with the first team under Ivan Leko, although he has yet to debut for the senior squad.

We spoke with Vinyl Tong, a scout specialising in African football who works for Malmö and is also Ghanaian like Bisiwu. Tong describes Jesse as a modern wide attacker suited to possession-based football: explosive, confident in one-on-one duels, particularly effective when operating from the left and cutting inside onto his stronger right foot. He also highlights the player’s technical foundation and off-the-ball positioning.

Tong draws a comparison between Bisiwu and Lamine during his time at La Masia, saying the youngster is technically secure and comfortable in tight spaces. The scout views Bisiwu more as a long-term project than an immediate first-team solution, but his technical base, tactical discipline and potential explain the interest from elite clubs.

Bisiwu came through OH Leuven’s academy before joining Club Brugge at 12. While he has not yet made his first-team debut for the Belgian side, he trains regularly with Ivan Leko’s group. Barcelona will continue its efforts to sign him in the summer, holding a preferred negotiating position, but work remains to fend off competition and close a deal for one of Europe’s most promising wingers.