According to a new report from Daily Sport, FC Barcelona are under unprecedented pressure to accelerate player transfers to ensure that new signings are registered in a timely manner. In order to achieve this goal, the club has made it a priority to reduce its payroll expenses, with the search for suitable transfer options for defender Clemente Langrée and striker Ansou Fathi becoming a top priority.
Of particular concern is the fact that Fathi, due to recent recurring injuries, has not been able to fully demonstrate his strengths in preseason, and his chances of impressing new manager Hans-Dieter Fricke have diminished accordingly. Coupled with the team's continued strengthening in the attacking end - with the addition of Olmo and the planned introduction of a left winger - and the rise of young talents such as Pau Victor, Fathi's future at Barcelona is looking more and more uncertain. Although he has expressed his loyalty to the team and his desire to stay, Fati has had to start thinking about relaunching his career through a transfer in the face of the reality that he may not get enough playing time.
Currently, La Liga powerhouse Sevilla has shown strong interest in Fathi, but differences between the two sides on the economic level have become the main obstacle hindering the transfer. Sevilla side due to financial constraints, it is difficult to afford Fathi's current salary level, so Barcelona side is actively seeking to reach an agreement with the player, hoping that Fathi can make appropriate concessions on the salary, in order to promote the smooth progress of the transfer.
Apart from Sevilla, Benfica are also keeping a close eye on Fathi. With Portuguese superstar João Felix confirming that he will not be returning to Benfica, the team is in dire need of a powerful striker to fill the void, and Fathi has become one of their ideal targets. In addition, Ligue 1's Marseille and Premier League's Wolverhampton Wanderers had also thrown an olive branch to Fathi by proposing a loan offer, providing Fathi with the possibility of more options.
