Brighton make approach for €35 million-rated Barcelona prodigy, Tottenham also keen

With Ansu Fati finally open to an exit this summer, Barcelona are working against the clock to ensure they can actualize his departure and, in turn, attain more signings.

The 20-year-old forward has been insistent on staying put in Catalonia for large portions of the summer transfer window, hankering to surpass the competition.

But with Barça and the player’s agent continuously recommending a departure, Fati is seemingly set to depart his boyhood club, at least temporarily for now.

The player has garnered a great deal of interest from Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea. However, it appears another Premier League side have entered the picture in these final stages of the transfer window.

Brighton enter the scene

Indeed, according to Ferran Martinez of Mundo Deportivo‘, Brighton are willing to make a significant effort to snatch the youngster with the intention of making him the flagship piece of their project.

Brighton are set to contend with Tottenham, who recognize Fati as a valid successor for Harry Kane.

The Spanish forward, whose market value stands at €35 million, has already shown acceptance of a move to the Lilywhites, with other suitors, including Sevilla, informed of his decision.

Even so, with Brighton making a late effort to sway Fati’s mind, there may be a twist in the tale of the ongoing saga.

Brighton are trying to lure Fati

Brighton have had a blazing start to the Premier League, with a talented crop of young players that continue to elevate the club’s project to new heights.

Coach Roberto De Zerbi is a huge fan of the player and requested the club to sign him following his placement on the market.

As such, the English side have begun talks to lure Fati as the La Masia graduate proceeds to study the offer.

Brighton have been renowned for keeping youngsters as the centerpiece of their project and thus Fati may be tempted to snub Tottenham.

Time will tell where his future resides, but an exit is beginning to look highly plausible.

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