After several seasons interrupted by injury and uncertainty, Ansu Fati suddenly found himself on the radar of Premier League clubs.
The on-loan Monaco forward has burst out of the Ligue 1 blocks and reminded everyone why he was once touted as Lionel Messi’s successor at Barcelona.
Ficages said Crystal Palace, Everton and Newcastle United are among the English teams monitoring his comeback and considering a move if he maintains his form.
The coming months could open the door to a genuine second chance in England for Fati, whose loan spell with Brighton in 2023 never came to fruition.
Ansu Fati has shone for AS Monaco this season
Fati’s comeback is largely due to Monaco’s cautious approach. Adi Hütter started the campaign by slowly integrating the Spaniard, prioritizing conditioning and confidence over instant impact.
The plan worked brilliantly. With each game, Fati became sharper, more decisive in one-on-one situations and more confident in the explosiveness that once terrorized La Liga.
The headline numbers are eye-catching, with five goals in three Ligue 1 games and a goal every 32 minutes based on limited time in the early stages of matches.
Its form naturally intrigues me. Crystal Palace are continually looking for wide players who can score directly to complement their half-time pace, and Everton need an end product from the wide areas to ease the burden on their centre-forwards. And with Newcastle United competing on multiple fronts, the benefit of adding an explosive, high-ceiling attacker is appealing.
Crystal Palace want Fati to add diversity to their attack
The Premier League could give the Spaniard another chance to prove himself in England if Palace, Everton and Newcastle increase their interest.
Fati can play in a variety of positions in attack and Palace in particular are looking for a player like that.
The player has now regained his confidence and forgotten about his fitness problems.
Competition is fierce and it remains to be seen which club has the ambition and future plans to attract Fati.
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