MANCHESTER UNITED lead the way for a sensational swoop for Barcelona wonderkid Ansu Fati, reports suggest.
However, Fati, 20, carries a world record €1billion (£898million) release clause and Barca are not keen to let their young star go.
According to Sport, United understand the Blaugrana’s position but have still expressed an interest in case the exit door creaks open.
This comes at a time when the winger is becoming increasingly unsettled at the Nou Camp due to the lack of minutes.
The Spain international was considered the next rising star when he made his senior debut at the tender age of 17 in 2020.
However, persistent knee problems have hampered Fati’s development.
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Although the Spaniard has already played 30 times this season, he has only started nine times and completed a full match just twice.
As a result, United and other Premier League clubs are keeping tabs on the forward.
In fact, the Red Devils pose as the likeliest candidate to complete a potential deal.
The Manchester giants are hoping Barcelona’s financial problems would help their cause and dramatically reduce his astronomical release clause.
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United are still searching for a top attacker to replace Cristiano Ronaldo.
Erik ten Hag’s side is also keeping tabs on Napoli superstar Victor Osimhen, who has registered a whopping total of 15 goals and four assists in 20 appearances this season.
But the Red Devils are facing intense competition from Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
