Ansu Fati left FC Barcelona last summer, joining AS Monaco on a season-long loan, in the hope of reinvigorating his career after a few difficult years.
And, things have worked out well so far for the 23-year-old forward, who, after a slow start for Monaco, is starting to enjoy a good run of form.
In ten games so far for the Principality club, the La Masia graduate has scored six goals, including one in the UEFA Champions League.
Aston Villa, Sunderland eye Ansu
Given his exploits at Monaco in the early parts of the season, Ansu is starting to attract interest from clubs in the Premier League.
Indeed, according to Fichajes, both Sunderland and Aston Villa have shown serious interest in signing Ansu once his loan spell at Monaco concludes.
Ansu Fati, AS Monaco star
Ansu is shining at Monaco. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
The two Premier League clubs see the Barcelona loanee as a valuable opportunity, who could be available for a reasonable price if Monaco decide not to exercise their purchase option worth €11 million at the end of the season.
Meanwhile, it must also be noted that Barcelona included a €28 million buy-back clause in the deal. This means that if Monaco do sign him permanently, the Blaugrana could later bring him back and sell him on for profit.
Ansu’s future will likely be decided in the coming months. Monaco have the first say with its €11 million clause, but they are not in a hurry to make a decision.
However, if they pass up the opportunity, Premier League clubs like Sunderland and Aston Villa are ready to strike.