Liverpool and Tottenham have been linked with a move for Brighton forward Ansu Fati as the Barcelona loanee weighs up his future.
Fati has not only featured for Roberto De Zerbi’s side, he has flourished and earned himself a starting role for Brighton. With four goals in 13 appearances this season already, the Spain international has earned plaudits for his performances – with Liverpool and Spurs both taking note of his seamless transition from Spanish football to the Premier League.
However, the player’s desire to return to Barcelona when his loan stint concludes could throw a spanner in the works.
According to Catalan publication Sport, Fati’s ‘absolute priority’ is to rejoin the Barca squad next summer when his loan contract expires on June 30 as he believes he can win back his place in the team. He also hopes to win his place back in the Spain national team ahead of Euro 2024.
The La Liga giants’ view on Fati’s future is somewhat different, though, which could provide some encouragement to the Premier League duo.
Their idea was to loan out Fati and raise funds from his departure to spend elsewhere as he is regarded as a squad player, and they could make him available for just £25million (€30m) – representing a huge discount on the £100m price tag Manchester United were quoted two years ago.
