Brighton Football Club is setting its sights on a significant coup, aiming to secure the signature of Barcelona’s talented forward, Ansu Fati. Once hailed as the heir apparent to Lionel Messi’s legacy at Camp Nou, Fati had earlier been linked to a potential loan move to Tottenham. However, fresh reports suggest that the 20-year-old phenom might be donning the Seagulls’ jersey soon, with manager Roberto De Zerbi playing a pivotal role in the ongoing negotiations.
Fati’s stock has waned under Barca’s new boss, Xavi, who has afforded him just 47 minutes of LaLiga playtime this season. Sources indicate that Barcelona is seeking full wage coverage for Fati from any club that takes him on.
The race to secure Fati’s services escalated on Tuesday, spurred by Nottingham Forest’s hefty £50 million valuation for Brennan Johnson, a primary target for Tottenham. Meanwhile, Chelsea was reportedly offered the chance to acquire Fati. Nevertheless, Brighton enters the fray with a compelling offer that neither Tottenham nor Chelsea can match this season – a place in European competition.
Creating history, Brighton earned their debut appearance in European tournaments by clinching a Europa League berth through a commendable sixth-place finish in the previous Premier League season. The coastal club has been actively strengthening its roster in the summer transfer window, with acquisitions such as Joao Pedro and James Milner. Moreover, substantial revenue of nearly £200 million was generated through the sales of players like Moises Caicedo, Alexis Mac Allister, and Robert Sanchez.
The potential addition of the highly-regarded Fati to Brighton’s ranks would undeniably send the loudest signal yet that the club is determined to elevate its stature and advance to new heights.
