The powers that be at La Liga giants Barcelona predict an imminent series of bids for defensive talent Mika Faye.
That’s according to Mundo Deportivo, who have today provided a fresh insight into the situation.
Defender Faye for his part enjoyed something of a breakout campaign in Catalunya’s capital in 2023/24.
After quickly establishing himself as an undisputed starter at the heart of Rafa Márquez’s Barca Atlètic backline following his summer arrival, a series of call-ups to the first-team setup followed.
The 19-year-old has since gone on to make his bow for the Senegalese national team, too.
And yet, despite being widely considered as a potential star in the making, Faye’s future beyond the summer remains altogether unclear.
The youngster is vying for a place in an area which is already considered as somewhat overcrowded in Barcelona’s squad, at centre-half.
Owing to as much, Deco and co. are ready to listen to offers, with MD confirming that, after previously rejecting a substantial bid for Faye by way of Ligue 1 outfit Lens, ‘they will not let a second chance escape given the overbooking that exists in his position in the first team’.
New head coach Hansi Flick will have a say in the matter, but with the Blaugrana having already been contacted by a number of clubs, a ‘good offer’ landing on the Camp Nou desks is considered as inevitable.
Faye, as a result, can be considered as closer to moving on than staying put this summer.
Conor Laird | GSFN
