Manchester United given huge boost in their hunt for Barcelona forward Ansu Fati - Paper Round

Barca may sell Fati Manchester United could land Ansu Fati this summer, reports The Sun, after it was decided that Spanish club Barcelona need to sell players to raise funds. Ad 20-year-old forward Fati has long been linked to United, who could now make a move. TransfersMan Utd target Rice, Bellingham and De Jong transfers for summer — Paper Round02/04/2023 AT 05:25 “Manchester United have received a transfer boost with Barcelona plotting to sell Ansu Fati,” the report begins.

“The wonderkid has been on the radar of several Premier League clubs since breaking through at the Nou Camp. “He has mostly featured as a substitute for Xavi's side this term but has contributed seven goals and three assists in all competitions. “However Barcelona's dire financial situation means they could be forced to sell one or two prized assets this summer.

“But it is believed Barcelona would rather sell a player they paid no money for, such as Franck Kessie or Andreas Christensen, both of whom arrived on a free last summer. “Fati could also be included since he is an academy graduate.” Qatari bid may hit obstacle There are further delays in the potential sale of Manchester United, with a third round of bidding now to be opened in the hopes of landing the Glazer family a better deal. The Mirror believes that a potential bid by Qatari investors is now becoming more complicated.

The paper writes: “The Qatari bid to Manchester United appears to have suffered a setback after the club confirmed a third round of bidding would be opened. “Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani is heading a bid to complete a takeover of the club. The Glazers, the club’s current unpopular owners, have pushed back their deadline to complete a sale of the club