Gambian central midfielder Abubakr Barry of Austria Vienna is being linked with a summer switch to Austrian Bundesliga rivals Salzburg.
The 25-year-old, who stands at 1.90m and plays primarily as a right-footed central midfielder, is valued at €3.00m, with the latest reports suggesting there is a 59% probability of the move happening, according to data compiled on 27 June 2026. Barry’s current contract situation at Austria Vienna is unclear, with no expiry date publicly recorded, raising the possibility that he could be allowed to run down his deal or even move on a free agent basis if no extension is agreed.
Born in Banjul on 2 July 2000, Barry has established himself in the Austrian Bundesliga with Austria Vienna, wearing the number 5 shirt and operating at the heart of midfield. He is listed with The Gambia as his nationality and is regarded as a physically imposing option in central areas.
Interest from Salzburg comes as Barry continues to feature regularly in Vienna’s campaign. In his most recent outing, he lined up in central midfield for Austria Vienna in their Bundesliga fixture against [opponent], played on June 27, 2026, which finished [scoreline], where he produced a solid, disciplined display in the middle of the park.
With both Austria Vienna and Salzburg competing in the same league, any negotiations would be closely watched, particularly given Barry’s relatively modest market value for a player entering what should be his peak years. Should Salzburg formalise their interest and Austria Vienna opt to cash in rather than risk losing him for nothing, the move could offer Barry a significant step up in profile and a platform to further enhance his reputation in Austrian football and beyond.
