Barcelona academy gem could consider January exit if game-time does not improve

The future of Ansu Fati has once again become a hot topic in Europe, as we head towards the final phase of the transfer market.

In recent weeks, there has been renewed speculation over the future of the Barcelona forward, who seems to have fallen down the pecking order somewhat.

Ansu Fati wants to stay at Camp Nou

According to David Ibanez, Ansu Fati clearly wants to continue at Barcelona. He has hinted time and again that he wants to prove himself in Catalonia after a difficult phase.

But if things do not improve, the Spanish ace could consider an exit during the January transfer window.

While many believe his role could be more important following the exit of Ousmane Dembele, it appears Barcelona are putting more faith in Lamine Yamal.

At the same time, Fati has been courted by several clubs in Europe, with Atletico Madrid emerging as one of the potential suitors.

Clubs from the Premier League have also probed the young attacker in the past and could be open to signing him this summer.

Fati could leave in January

Ansu Fati, for his part, is very disappointed with the way Barcelona have failed to guarantee him a role in the first team this season.

Manager Xavi Hernandez has been reluctant to assure the continuity of the 20-year-old academy gem whenever asked by the press, insisting that the transfer window is still open.

As a result, David Ibanez claims Ansu Fati could be open to leaving Barcelona in the January transfer window, if he struggles to gain regular game-time by December.

Barcelona, though, would ideally want to offload Fati in the summer, as it would help them bring in fresh revenue that may enable them to target a direct replacement.