Barcelona have reportedly slapped a whopping £355 million price tag on wonderkid Ansu Fati, who has emerged as a transfer target for Manchester United.
According to an exclusive report from the Express, Manchester United have been told to pay up a world record transfer fee of £355 million by Barcelona if they want to sign teenage wonderkid Ansu Fati.
The 17-year-old Fati is a product of Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy. Having broken into the first-team in the 2019-20 campaign, the youngster has gone onto establish himself as one of the most exciting youngsters in the game, with some sensational performances till date.
Fati became Barcelona’s second-youngest player when he made his debut against Real Betis in La Liga. He also became the youngest ever goalscorer in the UEFA Champions League when he netted a late winner against Inter Milan. In 25 matches across all competitions, the teenage sensation has produced a return of six goals and a solitary assist.
Fati’s exploits haven’t gone unnoticed as Borussia Dortmund are reportedly eyeing him as a potential replacement for the exit-bound Jadon Sancho. At the same time, Manchester United are also planning a swoop for the 17-year-old forward.
Fati is currently contracted with Barcelona till the summer of 2022, with the club retaining the option of extending by a couple more years. There have been talks of the La Liga champions wanting to hand the prodigy a new and improved five-year deal. Considering the interest he is generating, Barcelona would be well-served to expedite the process.
SOURCE: The Hard Tackle
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