Ngal'ayel Mukau recently attracted interest from Barcelona. The World Cup could be a showcase for the player.

FC Barcelona is monitoring LOSC Lille's 21-year-old defensive midfielder, Ngal'ayel Mukau, as a priority to strengthen its midfield for the long term. It is reported that the Catalan club is interested in Mukau's physical impact, work rate, and potential for improvement, viewing his profile as compatible with its tactical demands. Mukau is under contract with Lille until June 2028, and several Premier League clubs have also been linked with the midfielder.