Como coach Cesc Fabregas has insisted that rumors linking his side with a move for Barcelona winger Ansu Fati this month are not true.
Fati is expected to leave Barcelona before the transfer window closes after falling out of favor under Hansi Flick, who has left the winger out of his last four matchday squads.
Como, led by former Barcelona midfielder Fabregas, was named as a suitor for the 22-year-old but the Serie A side no longer appear to be interested after making an initial inquiry in the summer window.
“There are some guys who will leave and they already know that, but we will bring others,” Fabregas said. “We are not planning to sign a striker.
“I asked for Ansu Fati six months ago, but now there is nothing.”
It may be impossible for Barcelona to find a club willing to pay Fati’s reported £200,000-a-week wages, as Barcelona have accepted that they will likely have to contribute to facilitate a loan exit before February .
Both West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur have been linked, while there have been reports of interest from Real Betis, although the La Liga side are likely to abandon their pursuit as they move closer to Manchester United’s Antony.
Fati spent the 2023/24 season on loan at Brighton & Hove Albion, but was unable to establish himself as a regular player under the management of Roberto De Zerbi.