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Rashford to Barcelona: Man United with a transfer not expected by the Catalans

Rashford to Barcelona: Man United with a transfer not expected by the Catalans

Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Barcelona winger Ansu Fati in a surprise January deal. According to Caught Offside, the Red Devils are preparing a bid to bring the young Spaniard to Old Trafford.

Fati, a product of Barca's famed La Masia academy, has failed to reach the heights expected for La Blaugrana. The 22-year-old was once considered Lionel Messi's successor at the club, but has seen his career hampered by a series of recurring injuries.

The Barcelona forward spent last season on loan at Premier League side Brighton in a bid to revive his career. However, he failed to impress in England, registering four goals and one assist in 27 appearances for the Seagulls, and returned to his boyhood club at the end of the season.


With a new coach taking the reins at Barcelona, ​​there were hopes that Fati could find his feet again at the club. However, he has struggled for playing time under Hansi Flick, accumulating 186 minutes of action in eight appearances in all competitions so far.

According to the aforementioned outlet, Manchester United are looking to make a deal for Fati. Their interest in the Spain international comes amid Marcus Rashford's potential move to Barcelona. The Catalan club are said to have agreed personal terms with the Englishman for a loan deal this January, with a transfer fee the only delay in completing the loan.

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However, if the Red Devils complete a move for Fati, it would give La Blaugrana the financial ability to land Marcus Rashford. Manchester United are keen to let the Englishman leave this winter as he is not in manager Ruben Amorim's plans.

Thus, a move for Fate could benefit both sides, as it would relieve both unwanted players. /Telegraph/