Arsenal handed opportunity to sign Messi heir this summer

Ousmane Dembele, Ansu Fati and Frenkie de Jong during Barca’s LaLiga game against Villarreal CF at the Camp Nou | IMAGO / ANP

FOOTBALL Arsenal handed opportunity to sign Messi heir this summer

Shafic Kiyaga • 20:37 - 28.05.2023

The player's agents have reportedly explored a potential move to the Premier League for the 20-year-old, provided Barcelona is open to parting ways with the youngster.

Arsenal has been presented with a chance to secure the services of Barcelona's talented forward, Ansu Fati.

The player's agents have reportedly explored a potential move to the Premier League for the 20-year-old, provided Barcelona is open to parting ways with the youngster.

This opportunity could serve as an enticing proposition for Fati, offering him a fresh start at the Gunners during the upcoming summer transfer window.

Barcelona's financial troubles have been well-documented, potentially necessitating the sale of their top players.

New manager Xavi Hernandez is also keen on bolstering the squad with new additions.

As a result, the likes of Franck Kessie, Frenkie De Jong, and Raphinha have been linked with moves away from Camp Nou, potentially making way for necessary funds to navigate the transfer market.

Fati, who has struggled with injuries and has yet to recapture his previous form, may view a departure from Barcelona as an opportunity to reignite his once-promising talent with a fresh challenge.

The Spaniard was once hailed as Lionel Messi's heir apparent, but a series of setbacks have hindered his progress.

At this point, Barcelona has not considered selling Fati, but they may reconsider their stance if a substantial offer is tabled.

However, with the reported asking price ranging between €40-50 million, only a handful of clubs can realistically meet Barcelona's demands.

Recent reports indicated that Fati rejected a move to Wolverhampton Wanderers, but his agents are now said to be actively working on a potential deal that could see the forward make a move to London, with Arsenal prominently mentioned as a potential destination.

It is worth noting that Arsenal's current priority lies in securing a midfielder, and their recent acquisition of Leandro Trossard may diminish the urgency to sign a left winger.

Nonetheless, if Barcelona were to reassess their valuation of Fati, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta may be enticed to consider the young talent as a valuable addition to the squad.

As the transfer market unfolds and negotiations progress, it remains to be seen whether Ansu Fati will indeed swap the Camp Nou for the Emirates Stadium.