Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has responded to the recent Arsenal transfer rumours involving a possible interest in highly-rated young Barcelona defender Mikayil Faye.
The Senegal international has attracted a lot of headlines lately, with Manchester United also linked strongly as suitors for him in a report from Mundo Deportivo, as cited and translated by Sport Witness.
Arsenal are the latest name to come up, and Romano seems to admit that there could be a decision for Barca to make soon, with internal talks to take place before the summer about Faye’s future at the club.
Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest Daily Briefing column, Romano provided an update on the situation, playing down specific links with the Gunners, whilst also making it clear that there are no talks going on with other clubs at the moment.
“There have been reports linking Mikayil Faye with Arsenal, but I’m not aware of negotiations or talks with Arsenal at this stage,” Romano said.
“Several clubs are monitoring him, he’s a potential big talent but first of all it’s Barcelona who have to decide what they want to do with Faye; keep him with first team, sell for big money.”
He added: “Internal talks will follow in May, no negotiations are taking place with other clubs now.”
