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Barcelona ready to sell former Manchester United target Ansu Fati and two other forwards
La Liga giants Barcelona are ready to listen to offers for former Manchester United target Ansu Fati and two other stars, according to journalist Jose Alvarez via El Chiringuito (h/t The Sun).
The Red Devils had earmarked the Spain international as a top target and even agreed on a £135 million deal for the youngster in 2020. However, in the end, the Blaugrana kept a hold of the 20-year-old.
Raphinha and Ferran Torres are the other two stars the Camp Nou side are willing to part ways with in the upcoming transfer windows. The Spanish outfit do not want to be in a financial predicament once again and are open to parting ways with the three stars.
The former Leeds United star joined Barcelona in the recent transfer window. On the other hand, the Blaugrana signed the 22-year-old from Manchester City in the winter window of 2022.
However, Fati, along with Raphinha and Torres, have failed to live up to the expectations at Barcelona. Thus, Xavi’s are not satisfied with the trio and could sell someone in order to keep a hold of Robert Lewandowski and Ousmane Dembele.
Barcelona’s number ten exploded onto the scene in the 2019/20 campaign. However, the 20-year-old has been unable to find his feet in recent months. Injuries have not helped the forward’s cause either.
United’s forward line seemingly needs reinforcements following Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit. Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford are the only two established attackers in the squad at the moment.
While Fati was once a great prospect, his recent performances have not been encouraging. It will be interesting to see whether the Red Devils will revive their interest in the 20-year-old. Also, what fee will Barcelona command if they decide to sell the Spaniard? Only time will tell.
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However, for now, it would be wise for the Old Trafford side to focus on an established goalscorer. Further down the line, we could look at Fati once again.
