Ansu Fati’s dad holds showdown talks with Barcelona amid Man Utd transfer interest with star unhappy
CRUNCH talks have reportedly been held over the future of Barcelona’s Ansu Fati as rumours of interest from Manchester United persist.
The 20-year-old was once among Europe’s most highly-rated young stars before a series of injuries held him back.
There is now serious speculation over his future this summer amid reports that agent Jorge Mendes has offered Fati to “half of Europe”.
The winger’s father, Bori Fati, is reported to have had a meeting with Barcelona representatives where they discussed the ace’s future.
The meeting reportedly lasted an hour with director of football Mateu Alemany and sporting advisor Jordi Cruyff believed to be present.
Sport report that Fati is unsettled and is considering his future.
This is despite the attacker appearing in all but two of Barcelona’s league games this season.
He has three goals and three assists from his 24 matches this season as he enjoys his first campaign without serious injury concerns in years.
Fati’s contract runs until 2027 which would ease any immediate pressure on Barca to sell up.
But there is interest in the star with reports linking Man United with a summer swoop.
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The Spanish international could further strengthen the Red Devils’ options on the flanks for next season and could compete with the likes of Marcus Rashford, Antony, Jadon Sancho and Alejandro Garnacho for a starting berth.
But other Premier League clubs are believed to be interested as well with reports claiming Arsenal and Liverpool are keeping an eye on Fati.
The situation is further complicated by Barcelona’s financial issues which could leave the Catalan club needing to sell some big names in the next transfer window.