Ansu Fati: Arsenal Pushing to Sign Struggling Barcelona Wonderkid This Summer

Ansu Fati: Arsenal Pushing to Sign Struggling Barcelona Wonderkid This Summer

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at August 24, 2023 at 9:33 AM
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  • Arsenal have intensified their effort to sign Ansu Fati from Barcelona this summer
  • Fati was placed on the Catalans' transfer list this summer after failing to impress
  • The 20-year-old forward currently has an Expected Transfer Value of €33 million

Arsenal look set to continue their spending in the summer transfer window with struggling Barcelona youngster, Ansu Fati, next on the Gunners' shopping list.

The North Londoners have already added Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber, Declan Rice, and David Raya to their ranks in an outlay that cost them upwards of £200 million.

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Ansu Fati is open to leaving Barcelona this summer and Arsenal has intensified their effort to sign the disgruntled forward. Photo by Quality Sport Images
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According to Football Transfers, Arsenal has previously held talks with Fati’s agent, but Mikel Arteta and his recruitment team are now ready to step up their interest in the talented Barcelona winger.

The Catalans are reportedly open to a loan deal if the Premier League runners-up are prepared to cover his wages or will allow an outright sale if the Gunners are willing to pay £50mil to complete a permanent transfer.

Fati has four years left on his Barcelona contract, so he has the power to determine his future in his own hands. However, he could leave the Catalan giants after falling down the pecking order under coach, Xavi.

Fati’s camp wants an exit

Meanwhile, Fati’s camp is pushing the player to consider leaving Barcelona before the transfer window closes, but the young forward remains keen on staying put, Barca Universal reports.

The 20-year-old's current condition at Camp Nou is far from ideal and his father has repeatedly stated that the forward deserves better treatment and more playing time.

Fati's father met with his representative, Jorge Mendes, earlier this week in Portugal and the super-agent is likely to fly to Barcelona in the coming days to discuss the forward's future with club officials.

Ansu Fati scores sensational goal

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Fati's scintillating performance for Barcelona as the La Liga champions blazed past Elche on Saturday at the Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero.

The 20-year-old Spaniard, who lasted 83 minutes in the 4-0 rout, capped his stellar display with a spectacular goal as he made his first start since March 3 against Valencia.

Fati has struggled with form and fitness and has fallen to Barcelona's bench under Xavi. However, he has repaid the confidence posed in him by his coach during the match.

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Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in the Nigerian media industry. He has worked both in Radio (Today FM, Rhythm FM, Wish FM) and Television (Silverbird TV) as a Sports Analyst..
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