Barcelona are inclined to wrap up the final touches of their squad overhaul as the summer transfer window edges towards an inevitable close.
For the Catalans to find some freedom with their finances and balance the books, departures are still deemed necessary.
And the frontline is particularly considered an overcrowded department, with Xavi possessing more than ample options in attack.
As such, Ansu Fati has been at the forefront of rumors tying him to an exit.
Ansu Fati has a decision to make
According to SPORT, Jorge Mendes, the superagent representing the biggest names in football, is expected to travel to Barcelona this week, where there will be a summit to discuss Fati’s future.
Owing to overbooking in the front line, Barcelona are expected to propose a departure, especially in light of the interest from the Premier League.
A temporary loan spell that would allow Fati to establish regular game time would also potentially be one of the talking points.
However, the report argues that Barcelona would not impose anything on the homegrown forward, and in the event that Fati decides to stay, he will not be forced to bear the brunt of that route.
Mendes, who has previously recommended the player leave and has examined various offers for him, will also not force the €35 million-rated forward to close his chapter in Catalonia, despite the difficulties he faces in acquiring regular minutes.
The Spaniard’s stance has been clear since the start: he wishes to regain his prominence at the club where he has spent the majority of his career and improve his situation.
More clarity on the player’s situation is anticipated soon, after which Barcelona can search for other alternatives to lighten the wage bill, with Ez Abde being one such option.