Besiktas Pursues Barcelona’s Ansu Fati
Besiktas joins Tottenham and West Ham in targeting Barcelona's Ansu Fati, as the Spanish club seeks to balance its finances through player sales.
Besiktas, one of Turkey’s leading football clubs, is actively pursuing a deal to sign Ansu Fati from Barcelona. The Spanish club, facing financial fair play pressures, has prioritized the sale of the 21-year-old forward to address their fiscal challenges and create room for new acquisitions in the January transfer window.
Fati, who was once hailed as Barcelona’s next big star, has struggled to regain his form and prominence at Camp Nou. Under current manager Hansi Flick, the forward has seen limited opportunities, having been excluded from Barcelona’s last three matchday squads. Fati is reportedly open to a move, acknowledging the need for regular playing time to revive his career.
The young Spanish international spent last season on loan at Brighton, gaining valuable experience in the Premier League. This exposure has attracted interest from English clubs West Ham and Tottenham, alongside Besiktas. West Ham’s manager Graham Potter is particularly keen on securing Fati to strengthen his squad, which has been hit by injuries to key attackers.
Besiktas’ involvement signals their ambition to compete with Turkish giants Galatasaray and Fenerbahce. The Istanbul-based club has initiated discussions with Barcelona, presenting a financial package that could make the deal attractive for both the player and his current club. For Besiktas, signing Fati would be a significant statement of intent, boosting their domestic and European aspirations.
From Barcelona’s perspective, offloading Fati is crucial for meeting La Liga’s financial compliance requirements. The sale would provide the Catalan club with much-needed resources to pursue their own transfer targets and stabilize their financial position.
The decision on Fati’s future is expected to hinge on the financial offers from the interested clubs and the player’s personal preferences. As the January transfer window approaches, speculation is growing about whether Fati will remain in Europe’s top leagues or take on a new challenge in Turkey’s Super Lig.