Jose Mourinho eager to lure Ansu Fati away from Barcelona in January transfer window as Fenerbahce boss also sets sight on former Man Utd star

Ansu returned to the Catalan club this summer after spending a year away on loan at Premier League side Brighton. The 21-year-old winger, who was once considered Lionel Messi’s heir at Barcelona, is now struggling to get game time and could consider leaving the club permanently.

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  Per AS, Fenerbahce boss Mourinho has reportedly shown interest in the Blaugrana outcast and is hoping to bring the player to the Turkish league in the January transfer window. Fenerbahce’s sporting director Mario Branco is expected to approach the representatives of the Spain International soon. They are confident that they can lure Ansu to Turkey with regular football on offer.

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  Mourinho is also reportedly considering signing former Manchester United full-back and out-of-favour Tottenham Hotspur star Sergio Reguilon. The Spaniard returned to north London this summer after three loan spells in the last two years, however, he is yet to make an appearance for Ange Postecoglou’s side this season.

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  Mourinho’s side, who are currently fourth in the Turkish Super Lig, will be back in action this Sunday as they face Samsunspor in a league clash away from home.