Bori Fati: Ansu's move to Monaco is 'not signed yet'
Your top summer target isn't over the line. Ansu Fati's father, Bori Fati, has poured cold water on reports that his son's permanent switch from Barcelona is finalized: "It is not true that the deal has been finalized, things are not finished yet, it is still too early until June 30" (1). He added that "many clubs" are circling the 23-year-old forward.
Fati scored 12 goals for you on loan this season, and making that deal permanent feels like the obvious next step. But his father's words suggest the race is still open, with the transfer window not officially open until July. Nothing to panic about yet, but nothing to celebrate either.
Balogun ready to lead USA on home soil at World Cup 2026
While the Fati saga plays out, Monaco's top scorer this season has his eyes on a different prize. Folarin Balogun is preparing to be one of the faces of the USA side at a home World Cup (2). He's your main man in attack and about to become one of the most-watched strikers on the planet this summer.
Monaco eye Sassuolo's Laurienté for attacking depth
The club are also doing background work on potential additions. Armand Laurienté of Sassuolo has emerged as a target, with data analysis suggesting the 27-year-old winger could rotate effectively in your attack alongside Maghnes Akliouche, Adingra, and Golovin (3). One to keep an eye on.
Fan reactions
The Reddit crowd aren't just watching Monaco's angle on this. The broader picture has Jorge Mendes orchestrating multiple Barcelona deals simultaneously, with Fati's Monaco move sitting alongside negotiations for João Cancelo, Marc Casadó, and even Bernardo Silva (1). The sense among fans is that Mendes is running a chessboard and Monaco are one piece in a much bigger game.
