With the dust settling from the winter transfer window, Premier League supremos Arsenal have begun to shake up their squad for the summer. According to the latest reports from the Spanish media, Arsenal are in advanced talks with the agent of Barcelona starlet Ansou Fadi, with the intention of bringing the talented youngster to the Emirates Stadium. However, Barcelona coach Xavi is hesitant to let the talented player leave, and Arsenal may need to pay a staggeringly large transfer fee if they want to reach this deal.
Sources from the Spanish media Cadena Cop said that Ansou Fadi has not been utilized in Barcelona this season, and can only play as a substitute most of the time. The 20-year-old young talent has the intention to go, his gold medal agent Julian Butters is also in contact with a number of clubs. Arsenal have been particularly responsive, having finally signed Belgian winger Leandro Duchate after a failed €100 million bid for Merida in January, and still have plenty of money in hand to sign another top attacker.
Although Ansou Fadi has failed to play in the last two seasons due to injury and has only played nine regular games since his comeback this season, Xavi has said that the youngster will take time to grow and will not be given up easily as he still has faith in his future development. Ansou Fadi's contract includes a release clause worth €1 billion, but Buttons are actively plotting the youngster's departure, with Manchester United reportedly among the potential buyers.
