According to Foot Mercato, Philadelphia Union's American rising star Cavan Sullivan has attracted interest from Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Real Madrid, despite initially planning to join Manchester City when he turns 18 in 2026. Sullivan, who is 16, has become one of the most highly anticipated prospects in American football. This season, he has scored 7 goals and provided 5 assists in 24 MLS appearances for Philadelphia Union, earning him a call-up to the US national team.

This Saturday, Sullivan is set to make his first start for the US national team against Peru. Sullivan can play on both flanks of the attack and in midfield, showcasing impressive technical maturity and statistical performance. In MLS, he has also been named to the Team of the Week multiple times alongside Messi.

Sullivan had originally reached a preliminary agreement with the City Football Group, intending to join Manchester City after turning 18 in 2026. However, the legal prospects of this deal have become uncertain due to the ongoing rulings regarding the 115 charges Manchester City is facing and potential penalties. The player's agent, Dan Segal, stated: "Manchester City is one of the biggest clubs in the world. Everything they have built will be written in history forever. We did have a preliminary agreement with them regarding Sullivan, but no one knows what will happen next. We hope they can resolve all of this in the best way possible."

This uncertainty has presented an opportunity for Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. According to Catalan media, both clubs are closely monitoring Sullivan's situation and are preparing to compete for the American rising star. Real Madrid is also following developments. If Sullivan's agreement with the City Football Group ultimately falls through, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain would have the chance to sign one of the most promising players in his age group. Paris Saint-Germain has also been linked with another 15-year-old prospect, JJ Gabriel.

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