Tijjani Reijnders, who made a move to AC Milan from AZ for approximately twenty million euros during the summer of 2023, has attracted interest from FC Barcelona. Barcelona, facing challenges with the underperformance of Frenkie de Jong, is seeking to enhance their midfield options. Reijnders, currently valued at thirty million euros and under contract until 2028, is regarded as an essential player by AC Milan. The club is preparing to propose a contract extension for him. Nonetheless, Barcelona might contemplate submitting a bid in January, despite the possibility of the new contract offer.

Reijnders has previously caught the attention of FC Barcelona, and it is reported that the club remains interested in the player. This interest was noted by the Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport, as Milan is working on extending Reijnders' contract. According to his father, Martin Reijnders, discussions about the contract extension are in progress, with the player currently bound to Milan until mid-2028. Reijnders had turned down an offer from Barcelona a year ago.

Tijjani Reijnders was considered by FC Barcelona's sporting director, Deco, as a potential replacement for Sergio Busquets in 2023. However, Reijnders' father advised him to refuse the offer, fearing he would be a substitute and risk failure, as has happened to many others. The transfer was not completed, and Reijnders continues to play for AC Milan and the Dutch national team.

Martin Reijnders, father and agent of Tijjani Reijnders, revealed that Barcelona was interested in signing Tijjani as a replacement for Sergio Busquets. He had direct talks with Deco, Barcelona's technical director. However, Martin advised his son against the move, suggesting that Tijjani might end up on the bench and become another player who fails abroad.