Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United are looking to raid Barcelona for the services of their outcast Ansu Fati.
Ansu Fati’s future certainly seems to be away from Barcelona as he hasn’t been involved in their last three fixtures. With the La Masia graduate not an important part of Hansi Flick’s plans, a move away could be in the best interest of both parties.
According to a report from Sport, Tottenham and West Ham are two Premier League clubs that are interested in signing the Barcelona outcast. Fati has until February 3 to make a decision on his future, is he fails to secure a move away, he might not play any football in the second half of the season.
Fati broke into the Catalan giants’ first team in the summer of 2020. He was considered to be the next big thing but injuries derailed his progress and he hasn’t been able to get things back on track.
The 22-year-old spent the last season out on loan at Brighton in hopes of regaining his top form. But, things didn’t work out for him at the Premier League club. He returned to his parent club ahead of the 2024/25 season and the arrival of Hansi Flick was seen as a fresh opportunity for Fati.
But, it hasn’t worked out. He was injured in the initial phase and has only been on the pitch for 186 minutes so far. Not being involved in the last few fixtures makes it quite clear that he is not in the plans of the German manager.
Fati to leave Barcelona in the ongoing window
A loan spell away from the Catalan giants seems to be the most likely outcome at this stage. While things didn’t work out for him at Brighton, English clubs who are in desperate need of reinforcement in the final third could look at his a short-term fix.
Tottenham and West Ham are two clubs that seem to be interested in the 22-year-old. Graham Potter who recently took charge of the Hammers is desperate to bring in a new forward following an injury to Niclas Fulkrug. With Michail Antonio also out injured, betting on Fati will make sense.
While Spurs are well covered in the final third, they do not change things up given the kind of first half they have had. Ange Postecoglou won’t mind having another option up top and since they only have to pay his wages, it could make sense.
Apart from the two London clubs, there are other European clubs that have taken note of his situation and could knock on Barcelona’s doors.
