Transfer Talk: Barcelona shop for Ansu Fati replacement

Posted Saturday, October 05, 2024 by ESPN

Barcelona are willing to loan out Ansu Fati in January if they are able to replace the winger, according to Diario Sport.

The 21-year-old is looking to reignite his career after a disappointing loan at Brighton & Hove Albion last term, and Barca had high hopes for him as he stayed having not received any convincing proposals in the summer. This came with agent Jorge Mendes having looked into possible destinations, although the economics weren't attractive for either party.

Yet, Fati had an injury in pre-season and has only played 28 minutes this term -- 26 of those came with the Blaugrana already four goals up in their 5-0 win against Young Boys. That has resulted in the club deciding that the best option would be for Fati to go out on loan for the second half of the campaign so that he can get minutes and find a rhythm.

One of the reasons behind the initial decision to keep Fati was Barca's struggles to find another winger who could fit into their salary limit. Sporting and financial aspects will be taken into account in November, when the club will make the decision on Fati's immediate future, but they will only let him leave if a replacement can be found.

Barcelona are looking to send Ansu Fati out on loan again, but they need to find his replacement first.