Spain striker Ansu Fati is set to complete a surprise season-long loan move Brighton from Barcelona.
Fati has fallen down the pecking order for Barcelona’s forwards, who needs to create some space in his squad for a signature Manchester city full back Joao Cancelo on loan.
Brighton’s deal for the 20-year-old does not include an obligation to buy.
Tottenham have also been linked with Fati, but he is understandably impressed with Brighton’s style of play under manager Roberto De Zerbi.
If the deal goes through as planned, it would be a huge coup for Brighton, who will be playing European football this season for the first time having qualified for the Europa League.
Fati, who was born in Guinea-Bissau but opted to represent Spain and was included in the squad at last year’s World Cup, is widely seen as one of the game’s most promising young players.
in 2021, He signed a new contract with Barcelona It will run until 2027 and includes a €1 billion release clause.