Barcelona had made contact with Twente last week, as reported by Voetbal International, with the intention of signing Ruud Nijstad. The Catalan club sees the 18-year-old defender as a suitable candidate for their team, thanks to his length and ball control. Nijstad has already played 23 Eredivisie-wedstrijden, scoring two goals, and had extended his contract with Twente until medio 2029 last summer. Despite the rejection, Barcelona are not giving up on the young defender and will need to act quickly, as the transfer market for Southern European clubs closes tonight.