ARSENAL have joined the race to sign Barcelona star Ansu Fati, according to reports.
The Premier League leaders are working on ways to bolster their attack come the summer.
Ansu Fati has seen most of his minutes this season come from the benchRex
Fati has six goal contributions in his limited minutes this season
According to Fabrizio Romano, this has seen them set their sights on Fati.
The 20-year-old is one of the most exciting talents in world football.
However, a lack of minutes – other than those gained off the bench – have seen the Spaniard question whether he wants to stay at the club in the summer.
The report suggests Barcelona want to keep him beyond the summer, but the second half of this season is pivotal in the decision.
The Gunners have joined Manchester United and Liverpool to try and sign him and are said to be “well informed” on the situation.
Meanwhile, German giants Bayern Munich are interested but are not actively working on a deal.
Barcelona’s aforementioned reluctance to sell up could see them refer any would-be buyers to Fati’s colossal €1billion (£898million) release clause.
Fortunately for the interested parties, Barcelona need to considerably lower their wage bill under the orders of La Liga chief Javier Tebas.
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Despite the pulling of a number of economic levers to facilitate transfers and contracts last summer, the club remain under huge financial pressure.
This means they could allow the likes of Fati or Frenkie de Jong to leave in the summer to help shave off £177m from their wage bill.