Barcelona have already rejected two approaches for 19-year-old defensive gem

MIkayil Faye was one of the several young talents FC Barcelona signed during the summer transfer window to boost their reserve and youth ranks.

The 19-year-old arrived from Croatian club NK Kustosija and has already become a regular in Rafa Marquez’s Barça Atletic side, impressing with his pace, physicaility, and athleticism at the heart of the defence.

Faye has been called up to train with the first team quite regularly by Xavi and he even featured in the pre-season and mid-season friendlies in the USA.

Even though he has been at Barcelona just six months, Faye is already attracting a lot of interest from clubs within Spain and outside.

Several approaches already rejected

It has been previously reported that Girona have been scouting Mikayil Faye while in action for Barcelona Atletic regularly.

Other clubs such as Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund have also shown an interest in the Senegalese starlet.

Now, Santi Aouna of Foot Mercato is reporting that several teams have already made approaches for the young Barcelona defensive gem.

Indeed, as per the report, two clubs from La Liga, Deportivo Alaves and Girona, have already sent proposals to sign Faye in the current transfer window.

Alaves are understood to be seeking the 19-year-old on a simple loan deal while Girona would be looking for a loan arrangement with a buy option or even a direct transfer.

Barcelona, though, have shot down the approaches from Alaves and Girona as they have no interest in losing Faye.

The teenage defensive gem is regarded very highly within the Catalan club and it is unlikely they will let go of him unless there is a significant offer on the table.