Title: Two Premier League Clubs Reportedly Eye Barça Star in Potential Transfer Deals
Two top-tier English clubs have shown interest in acquiring FC Barcelona's star player, Ansu Fati, during the ongoing transfer window, as suggested by reputable sports outlet SPORT, citing unnamed sources.
Bearing striking similarities to Barcelona legend Lamine Yamal at the turn of the decade, Ansu Fati broke numerous youngest goalscorer and appearance records, and was even compared to La Masia graduate and Barcelona legend, Lionel Messi, to the extent of inheriting Messi's coveted number 10 shirt in 2021. Unfortunately, Fati's progress has been severely hampered by recurring injuries, and he currently finds himself on the sidelines at Montjuic.
Returning from a loan spell at Brighton last season, Fati initially left a lasting impression on manager Julian Nagelsmann in preseason training. However, a foot injury and subsequent muscle niggle in December kept Fati away from the pitch, and he has struggled to regain his place in the squad since.
In a pre-match press conference to preview Barcelona's 5-1 Copa del Rey last 16 victory against Real Betis, Nagelsmann addressed Fati's situation, expressing his disappointment in the young player's performance. "He was injured, but after the injury, he didn't show us his one hundred percent. And it's a shame for him and for us, he did not give it his all. He has to work like everyone else and give his best, that's what we want," Nagelsmann explained.
Nagelsmann further conveyed his message to Fati by excluding him from the squad for the cup clash, leading to SPORT reporting that Fati appeared to be "foot-and-a-half" away from the club.
Recently, SPORT reported that two Premier League clubs have taken notice of this predicament, with West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur expressing interest in signing the talented forward.
West Ham, hampered by the injuries of Niclas Fullkrug and Michail Antonio, are currently looking for reinforcements in attack. Meanwhile, Tottenham is grappling with a crushing defeat to rival Arsenal in the recent north London derby and is attempting to regain lost ground with a statement signing.
With Ansu Fati earning a substantial salary at Barcelona on a long-term contract until 2027, the most likely scenario for his departure from the club would be through a loan agreement until the end of the 2024/2025 campaign.
- Source: FC Barcelona Noticias, "Los dos clubs de la Premier League que ofrecen préstamo a Ansu Fati"
- Source: Carpetasfcb, "La confirmada salida de Ansu Fati al fútbol inglés"
- Source: Goal, "Joao Felix, Ansu Fati y otros jugadores que también son objetivo de Mourinho en Fenerbahce"
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Frenkie de Jong, a midfielder for Barcelona, has been linked with a move to Real Madrid, according to Spanish outlet Marca. In the same vein, Ansu Fati's struggles at Barcelona have caught the attention of La Liga rivals Real Betis, who are reportedly keen on signing the young forward. Moreover, Lamine Yamal, a former Barcelona player, has had a sensational start at Real Betis in the Spanish Super Cup, scoring two stunning goals.
