Barcelona aims to significantly cut their wage bill during this summer’s transfer window, facilitating the registration of new signings. Among the potential departures are Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Robert Lewandowski, two of the club’s highest earners. Another player likely to leave is Ansu Fati.

Fati, currently on loan at AS Monaco, has been a target for a permanent move after three years of failed attempts to transfer him. Monaco holds an €11m buy option in their agreement with Barcelona, but the situation remains complex. Fati's father, Bori Fati, indicated that any deal hinges on the decision of Hansi Flick, stating, "We don’t know yet, because he has a contract (with Barcelona) until 2028, that’s for sure. We don’t know, but we would like him to stay at Monaco, because he is happy there. It depends on Flick. He has not spoken to him yet."

As Barcelona continues its title chase in La Liga, Flick is unlikely to make any squad decisions until that is settled. Meanwhile, the club's sporting director Deco is actively seeking a new left winger, particularly in light of Marcus Rashford's potential return to Manchester United. This suggests that Fati does not feature in Barcelona's plans for the upcoming season.

The situation surrounding Rashford could have provided Fati with a path back into the team, but Deco's search for a replacement indicates that the 23-year-old is not considered part of the club's future.