With the summer transfer window winding down, FC Barcelona is pressing ahead with squad changes. According to a new report from Daily Sport, young striker Ansu Fathi could leave the team on loan in search of more playing opportunities and consistent playing time.
Currently, Barcelona's squad planning does not see Fathi as an indispensable member. With the addition of new signing Olmo and the rise of young players such as Pau Victor, Barcelona's competition for the left winger position has become increasingly fierce. In addition, in order to comply with the financial fairness policy of the La Liga, Barcelona also need to further reduce the total wage bill, which makes Fathi's departure possible.
Among the many clubs interested in Fati, Sevilla has emerged as his preferred destination. The La Liga powerhouse has reserved a player number for Fati and has expressed a strong desire to bring him in. From a competitive point of view, Sevilla's tactical system and style of play match Fati's technical characteristics, which provides him with more room for development.
However, despite Fenerbahce's highest offer for Fathi, the player himself was not interested in playing in Turkey. In contrast, Sevilla were more attractive. Meanwhile, Fathi's agent is actively making contact with other clubs interested in the striker, including Benfica of Portugal and Wolves of the English Premier League. All these clubs are considering bringing in Fathi to strengthen the team's offense.
For Barcelona, they hope that by taking Fathi on loan, they will be able to alleviate the pressure on their payroll as well as provide a stage for the player to showcase his talents. After all, Fati's performance during his loan spell at Brighton last season did not live up to expectations, which led to a drop in his market value. Therefore, Barcelona hope that Fathi will be able to find his form in the new environment and return or move to other big clubs at a higher price in the future.
