Como boss Cesc Fabregas has insisted there is no truth to rumors linking his side with a move for Barcelona winger Ansu Fati this month.
Fate is is expected to leave Barcelona before tRANSFER The window closes after falling in favor of Hansi Flick, who has left the winger out of his last four squads.
Como, directed by ex Barcelona midfielder Fabregas was named as a suitor for the 22-year-old, but the Serie A side are apparently no longer interested after making an initial inquiry during the summer window.
“There are some guys who are going to leave and they already know that, but we will bring in others,” Fabregas said. “We are not planning to sign a striker.
“I asked about Ansu Fati six months ago, but now there is nothing.”
Finding a club willing to pay Fati's reported wages of £200,000-a-week is likely to be impossible for Barcelona, who have admitted they are likely to have to contribute to facilitate a loan move before February.
Both West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur have been linked, while there have been reports of interest from Real Betis, although the La Liga side are likely to abandon their pursuit as they near Antony from Manchester United.
Fati spent the 2023/24 season on loan at Brighton & Hove Albion, but failed to establish himself as a regular under Roberto De Zerbi.