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Brighton and Hove Albion remain close to sealing a loan deal for Barcelona ace Ansu Fati – but face late competition from a La Liga club

The Seagulls agreed a loan deal in principal with Barcelona for a season long loan, without an option to buy. Brighton are keen to bolster their attacking options after a knee injury to their playmaker Julio Enciso.

The Paraguay international is set to to miss four months and Brighton want Fati to cushion that blow. Fati is contracted to Barcelona until 2027 but the Spain star has not been a regular starter for head coach Xavi.

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