Brighton Closing In on Ansu Fati Loan Deal, Hijack Tottenham’s Bid for Barcelona Forward

• Barcelona’s Ansu Fatiis closing in on a sensational loan move to Brighton
• He has struggled to earn a regular place in XaviHernandez’s starting lineup
• He came off the bench in the Catalan giants’ first three games of the season

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Ansu Fati will be taking his talents to the Premier League soon.

The Barcelona forward is reportedly closing in on a sensational loan move to Brighton.

The 20-year-old has struggled to get some playing time with the Catalan giants, with Fati named as a substitute in their first three games of the season.

Barcelona, Fati’s agent Jorge Mendes, and his father, Bori, have been trying to convince the young star to go to another team on loan this season for him to play regular football.

Chelsea and Tottenham had both been linked with the Spanish star, but Brighton have emerged as surprise front-runners to complete the ambitious loan deal.

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According to Fabrizio Romano, a deal is already in place between Barcelona and Brighton, and a verbal agreement with Fati is now done.

He added that there is no buy option clause in the loan deal, which will run until June 2024. Also, the main part of Fati’s salary is covered by Brighton.

Toni Juanmartireported that the Premier League side will cover 70 to 75 percent of Fati’s salary for this season.

Romano also reported that Fati’s travel has been booked on Thursday and that Brighton would want to conclude the loan deal as soon as possible.

Fati has struggled to get regular playing time since