Barca Scout £4M-Rated Morocco Midfielder Ounahi After World Cup Display

Barcelona are currently following £4 million-rated Morocco and Angers midfielder Azzedine Ounahi, according to reports in Spain.

The North African side have been the surprise package in this year's tournament, becoming the first African side to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup.

Ounahi has been a revelation and a bright spark for Morocco in midfield, with impressive performances against Spain and Portugal in the knockouts.

According to Spanish media, Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona are monitoring Ounahi with a view to making a move for him in the January transfer window.

As the Catalan club's financial woes continue, they're now seeking 'low-cost profiles' in an attempt to strengthen their midfield.

Ounahi currently plays for Angers, who currently sit bottom in Ligue 1 and his value is believed to be £4 million, though that is now expected to be higher after his displays at the World Cup.

The 22-year-old shone for the French side last season and earned his first cap for the national team in the Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year.

Luis Enrique, Spain's manager at this year's World Cup, heaped praise on the youngster following his side's loss to Morocco.

Azzedine Ounahi vs Spain'Madre mía, where did this kid come from? He can really play. He surprised me. He didn't stop running. He must be exhausted,' Enrique said.

Morocco will seek to create more history and book a place in the final when they face France on Wednesday night.