Juventus seek late swoop for Barcelona’s Ansu Fati

The summer transfer window was unlike any other; see all the major deals and check out how we graded the biggest signings. And just because the window is shut until January, that doesn’t mean the rumours won’t keep coming. Here is the latest gossip and speculation.

TOP STORY: Juve seek late swoop for Fati

Juventus are ready to offer a “mind-boggling” salary offer to tempt away Ansu Fati away from Barcelona, according to Calciomercato.

The 18-year-old has been locked in contract negotiations with the Blaugrana, and despite Barça coach Ronald Koeman saying there are positive talks, a late move from Turin could see the Serie A club force the LaLiga winger to delay signing new terms at Camp Nou.

Sources have told ESPN that several top European clubs have reached out to Ansu’s agent, Jorge Mendes, but the Spain international has made it clear he wants to remain at Barca.

Sources added that the player’s new deal will include a staggered salary which increases each season as Barca continue to fight the financial effects of the pandemic.

Fati has recently returned from a lengthy injury layoff where he has already scored two goals in just 116 minutes of football, making him a priority extension for president Joan Laporta.

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PAPER GOSSIP

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