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TOTTENHAM has joined Manchester United and Arsenal in the bidding war to sign the struggling Barcelona prodigy Ansu Fati.
Spurs will also compete with Bayern Munich for Fati, who was sacked at Barca shortly after receiving Lionel Messi's legendary No 10 shirt.
Tottenham have competed with Arsenal and Manchester United for Barcelona star Ansu Fati
Tottenham have competed with Arsenal and Manchester United for Barcelona star Ansu Fati
The 20-year-old struggled for a few minutes under coach Xavi due to his inconsistent form and persistent injuries.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the winger's struggles led the Blaugrana to allow his agent Jorge Mendes to explore offers from other clubs.
It works as a big boost for Tottenham, United, Arsenal and Bayern ahead of the summer transfer window. However, the Premier League giants and the reigning Bundesliga champions could have to shell out £90m to get him signed.
Spurs will need reinforcements up front, with star Harry Kane's future uncertain after another titleless season.
Kane's contract also expires next year, meaning the North London side risk losing him on a free.
Tottenham also lacked the brilliance of last season's Premier League co-scorer Son Heung-min, while star signing Richarlison fell short of expectations.
United are also looking for reinforcements after losing Cristiano Ronaldo, while the Gunners want to form a front line that will make them title contenders Prem.
However, Fati seems to want to stay at Barcelona and prove he deserves a starting spot.
This is despite the Catalan giants needing to raise £178m to sign new players amid their financial struggles.
The Spain international confirmed his desire to prove himself even after his father Bori urged him to leave the Nou Camp for lack of minutes.
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Moussa Diaby is believed to be a target for Paris Saint Germain this summer - four years after selling him to Bayer Leverkusen.
Diaby appeared as a youngster at PSG, making 34 first team appearances between 2017 and 2019, before selling him to Leverkusen last June.
Now, according to Foot Mercato, the Parisians want to bring him back to the Parc des Princes.
According to the source, talks have already begun between the club and the player, with the 23-year-old also interested in Arsenal and Champions League contenders Newcastle United.
Diaby has a total of 48 goals for Leverkusen
A quick and powerful winger, Diaby has had 13 goals and nine assists in all competitions for Leverkusen this season, a slow progress from 17 goals and 14 assists. created last season, so his performance is very impressive. With Lionel Messi's PSG contract expiring in June and showing no sign of renewing, Diaby - although not Messi - could be a good option to replace the aging and established Argentine. Transfermarkt's €50 million valuation is a fitting move. the club's financial vehicle and can be seen linked to international team-mate Kylian Mbappe.
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