Barcelona will look to integrate Mikayil Faye into the first-team squad next season and will block summer offers for the 19-year-old defender.
According to a report by Spanish outlet SPORT, Mikayil Faye is the subject of interest from several high-profile clubs, including Manchester United. However, Barcelona will not part ways with the 19-year-old in the summer transfer window. Instead, the reigning La Liga champions want to integrate him into the first-team squad.
Mikayil Faye and his Barcelona journey
Mikayil Faye is one of the best young defenders in the world. A native of Sedhiou, the Senegalese defensive sensation has already broken into his national team, making his debut earlier this year. Meanwhile, he has been excellent for Barcelona Atletic since joining the Catalan club from NK Kustosija last summer.
Faye has turned out 27 times thus far for Barcelona Atletic this term, chipping in with four goals. However, the 19-year-old is yet to make his first-team debut for the Blaugrana, which has piqued the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe, including Manchester United.
Reports a few weeks ago suggested that Barcelona might cash in on the youngster in the summer transfer window to balance the books and fund summer signings. In addition, several European bigwigs have shown interest in him, with Manchester United pushing hard to secure his services.
A Man in demand
Manchester United’s interest in Mikayil Faye is understandable. The Red Devils will likely part ways with Raphael Varane and Jonny Evans in the summer transfer window. Such a scenario necessitates the addition of a young, top-class centre-back, bringing the Barcelona wonderkid into the picture.
However, the most recent updates have suggested that Barcelona will not part ways with Faye in the summer transfer window. The latest report by SPORT corroborates that, claiming Barcelona will look to integrate the 19-year-old into the first-team squad amid interest from Manchester United.
The reigning La Liga champions have already met Faye’s entourage and will look to set the plan in motion to make him a first-team squad member. So, Manchester United and the other suitors need to look elsewhere for a young central defender.
