Ansu Fati has been linked with Manchester United (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Barcelona boss Xavi has dismissed speculation that Ansu Fati could join Manchester United and says the midfielder is not for sale at any price.

The 20-year-old burst onto the scene in 2019 when he became the second youngest player to ever appear for Barcelona, making his debut at the age of just 16.

After eight goals in 33 appearances in his debut season, many were tipping Fati to push on and become the main man at the Camp Nou.

However, Fati made just 25 appearances in all competitions in the following two seasons and he’s been limited to just nine starts under Xavi this term.

That’s seen the Spaniard linked with a move away from the Camp Nou and England is seen as his most likely destination, given the riches in the Premier League.

Manchester United are thought to be the most interested party and they could get a glimpse of the playmaker up close on Thursday when they take on the Catalans in a Europa League play-off.

Xavi dismissed the speculation over Fati’s future (Picture: YouTube)

But Xavi’s dampened talk that Fati could join Manchester United and says he has ‘extraordinary confidence’ in him.

‘I don’t understand why this is being talked about now in our press conferences,’ said Xavi.

‘There is no transfer window now so Ansu is not for sale. He is a very important player for us now and for the future.

‘I have extraordinary confidence in him. Whether he has more or fewer minutes will depend on his performance. I really have blind faith in him.

‘He will be a very important player for the present and the future. But he must be patient. There is too much rushing in everything.’

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