Transfer Talk: Barcelona shop for Ansu Fati replacement

The winter transfer window will not reopen in Europe for a while, but there are plenty of steps in the works and a lot of gossip. Transfer Talk brings you the latest news about rumors, comings and goings and of course closed deals!

TOP STORY: Barcelona looking for replacement for Ansu Fati

Barcelona is willing to lend Ansu Fati in January if they can replace the winger, according to Diario Sport.

The 21-year-old is looking to revive his career after a disappointing loan spell at Brighton & Hove Albion last season, and Barcelona had high hopes for him as he stayed after failing to receive convincing proposals in the summer. This was because agent Jorge Mendes had explored possible destinations, although the economics were not attractive to either party.

Yet Fati suffered an injury in pre-season and has only played 28 minutes this season – 26 of which came with the Blaugrana already four goals ahead in their 5-0 win against Young Boys. That has led to the club deciding that Fati’s best option would be to go out on loan for the second half of the season so he can get minutes and find a rhythm.

One of the reasons behind the initial decision to keep Fati was Barcelona’s struggle to find another winger who would fit within their salary cap. Sporting and financial aspects will be taken into account in November when the club will make the decision on Fati’s immediate future, but they will only let him leave if a replacement can be found.

PAPER GOSSIP

– Following reports that Barcelona and Juventus are interested Alejandro GarnachoTEAMtalk says it would take more than £70million for Manchester United to even consider letting the winger leave Old Trafford. The 20-year-old is frustrated with his limited minutes but is focused on getting into Erik ten Hag’s starting line-up regularly, while his dream is to play for Real Madrid.

– Robert Lewandowski and Barcelona plan to continue together for another year, Diario Sport reports. The 36-year-old’s current contract expires in 2025, but a clause was inserted early on that will see it extended until 2026 if he plays almost half of the club’s games in his third year with them. matches so far.

– Calciomercato theorizes that Juventus could rent it out Paul Pogba left in January after the midfielder’s doping ban was reduced to 18 months. I Bianconeri are reportedly trying to cut their wage outlay, while the 31-year-old could start again wherever he wants.

– While Juventus has been linked with Simon Kjaer, Joel Matip And Sergio Ramos since Gleison Bremer’s injury, Tuttosport reports I Bianconeri looking at younger central defenders. A deal for Ajax is being worked on Jorrel Hatothey look at it Maxence Lacroix despite the 23-year-old joining Crystal Palace this summer, while they could also remember Tarik Moeharemovic from Sassuolo.

– Already linked Eberechi Eze With Tottenham Hotspur, Football Insider now reports that Liverpool wants to sign the attacking midfielder from Crystal Palace as a potential replacement for Dominik Szoboszlai. They believe the 26-year-old is more creative and has a better end product.