Barcelona mulling over potential Mikayil Faye sale amid Manchester United links

Barcelona are thinking about the future of Mikayil Faye, as the young defender has a chance to depart the club based on other decisions.

Sport reports that Barcelona could ponder a sale of Mikkayil Faye amid growing interest and the need to raise funds in the window. The club would slap a significant price tag on the 19-year-old Manchester United target, which should net them a sizeable profit in the summer window.

Barcelona to sell Mikayil Faye?

Mikayil Faye has emerged within the Barcelona ranks with considerable promise, as the interest coming from elsewhere shows how big a future he can have. The Catalans consider the €2 million paid for him a good investment as they have a chance to nearly ten-fold it in the upcoming summer window.

Barcelona did not consider selling the 19-year-old and may have even rejected some approaches in January. The Catalans are in need of raising funds owing to their abysmal financial situation and might look at offloading some players, including Faye.

The big issue with Faye is that despite Barcelona wanting to keep the defender ideally, he might want to keep playing regular football. Such a desire might force the club to consider a sale in the summer, as they are aware of the growing interest from some of the mid-range and top-level clubs in the market.

Even if Barcelona manage to keep him, the player will face an uphill task of establishing himself in the first-team plans, considering the mountain of players in front. There are some like Clement Lenglet and Eric Garcia who have yet to return from their loan spells, and even with the current stack, it’s a difficult path for the 19-year-old Barcelona prodigy to succeed.

Manchester United linked with Faye

Manchester United are one of the clubs keen on Faye, with the club seeking defensive reinforcements in the summer. The 19-year-old Barcelona prodigy is seen as someone who can have a bright future, but the Catalans may demand around £25 million for the defender.

The Red Devils are not alone in the race, as Girona are considered a suitor, while there’s interest from Italian and French clubs as well. However, should Manchester United come into the equation, they will have the upper hand over other suitors. However, much will depend on Faye’s decision as he might look at his options and decide on a club where he could feature more prominently.