Man Utd, Arsenal and Liverpool target set to LEAVE La Liga

Jacque Talbot

28 Mar 2023 18:08 BST
3 min read

Ansu Fati, Barcelona, 2022/23 — © ProShots

Ansu Fati could well be on his way to the Premier League, with recent reports saying how he has become frustrated under Xavi at Barcelona.

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A report in SER Deportivos states that, following a meeting that took place on Monday between Fati’s father and Mateu Alemany, it was conveyed that the player has grown disgruntled over his lack of playing time.

His father, along with agent Jorge Mendes, feel that Xavi’s treatment of the 20-year-old forward is ‘disrespectful’ and should it continue in this vein, the only option would be for Fati to leave the club.

Barcelona’s director of football said that they would not be selling the attacker and that Xavi sees him as a huge part of his plans.

Fati has made 24 La Liga appearances for Barcelona this season - but has only started nine of those games, where he has scored only three goals and provided three assists.

There were rumours that he was liked by Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal ahead of the summer transfer window, while Barcelona are under pressure to cut their wage bill or generate significant income from player sales.

Xavi makes feelings clear

Xavi has made no secret before about wanting the player to stay. He blasted in a press conference earlier this year: "I don't understand why this is being talked about now in our circles.

© ProShots - Xavi wants Fati to stay - but he will face a tough test

"There is no market now, so Ansu is not for sale. He is a very important player for us -- for now and for the future. I have extraordinary confidence in him. His performance will determine whether he gets more or fewer minutes.

The Barca coach continued: "I really have blind confidence in him. He has to be a very important piece of the present and future. But he must be patient. There is too much haste in everything.

"The January window is over and I don't know why we are talking about this. We have to focus on what is at stake. For me, it's clear that he has to continue."