Ansu Fati: Barcelona Star Not Sold on Potential Move to Tottenham

Barcelona winger Ansu Fati is not sold on a potential move to Tottenham and would rather join a ‘top club’ like Chelsea or Liverpool, according to reports in Spain. The 20-year-old, who was previously reluctant to leave Camp Nou, has emerged as a late transfer target for a host of clubs after reconsidering his stance on leaving having fallen even further down the pecking order at the start of the new season.

Tottenham, Chelsea, Liverpool and More Interested in Fati

Both Tottenham and Chelsea have registered their interest in signing the young winger, with Spurs the most advanced of the two London clubs as the Blues focus on trying to land Manchester City’s Cole Palmer. Liverpool have also been credited with interest in Fati amid lingering rumours linking Mohamed Salah with a move to Saudi Arabia, while Borussia Dortmund, Atletico Madrid and Sevilla are also keen.

Ideally, Fati would rather join a ‘top club’ while his father is pushing for a move to Sevilla, where a regular role is up for grabs alongside Champions League participation.

Tottenham Progressing Talks with Barcelona

Tottenham are continuing to progress in talks and is thought negotiations are already at a point where the clubs are discussing whether or not to include a buy option. Tottenham would be reluctant to bring in Fati without the possibility of turning the deal into a permanent move, though it is not a deal-breaker and they signed Clement Lenglet on loan last summer without such an option.

Barca, as well as Fati’s agent, Jorge Mendes, are all keen for him to move to Tottenham and are hopeful of convincing him to make the switch. Spurs’ move for Fati is not dependent on any of their own players leaving, whereas Atletico and Liverpool’s interest hinges on the futures of Yannick Carrasco and Salah respectively.

Chelsea Monitoring Situation

Chelsea are monitoring the situation but have not submitted a formal offer, though that could change if they are unable to agree a fee with Man City for Palmer – with a £35m opening bid rejected by the champions. Ange Postecoglou feels Fati would be an excellent addition to his squad but he is also keen to bring in more firepower in the shape of Brennan Johnson, with talks continuing with Nottingham Forest over a deal that could reach £50m.

Conclusion

It remains to be seen whether or not Ansu Fati will make a move away from Barcelona this transfer window. While Tottenham appear to be in pole position, Fati may need some persuading to move to north London given his preference for joining a ‘top club’. Chelsea are monitoring the situation but have yet to submit an offer while Liverpool and Atletico Madrid’s interest hinges on the futures of Mohamed Salah and Yannick Carrasco respectively.