Barcelona will listen to offers for €35 million-rated academy graduate this summer

Xavi’s comments about Ansu Fati’s future after the Joan Gamper Trophy sent the media into a frenzy. The youngster had just scored Barcelona’s winning goal against Tottenham Hotspur on the night, yet the manager had no kind words about his future.

“We will see, we depend a lot on Fair Play, he is training and playing very well, but there is a market until August 31st,” the Spanish tactician said, maintaining that the exit door was open for the La Masia star.

Reports later in the week brought forth optimistic news about the young forward and even went on to state that Xavi was impressed by Fati’s recent performances.

However, it has since been reported that the manager’s words deeply hurt the player.

Now, according to reports from SPORT, Barcelona are indeed looking to sell Fati this summer. The management are convinced that he will not see regular action under Xavi’s command, especially should Neymar arrive this month.

As such, the Blaugrana have informed his entourage that they will listen to offers for the young forward this summer.

The 20-year-old, however, is determined to stay at Barcelona and win back his place in the starting lineup. If recent performances are anything to go by, he will be on track to do so.

Premier League and Saudi Arabia are interested

Barcelona are pushing for the prodigious talent’s departure only because they have their back against the wall.

They have been unable to pull off the anticipated sales this summer and need funds to arrive in their coffers.

Fati, whose market value stands at €35 million, has generated no shortage of suitors in recent weeks.

An unknown club from the Premier League is said to have offered close to €50 million for the academy graduate while he also has an irresistible offer from Saudi Arabia.

PSG and Atletico Madrid are also understood to be monitoring the La Masia graduate’s situation very closely.

Xavi and the 20-year-old will meet next week to discuss the situation and take a binding decision on his future. For the moment, it appears that the player could be shipped out by the La Liga champions.

Player valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on date of publication.