What happened: FC Barcelona are finalising the permanent transfer of forward Ansu Fati to AS Monaco for a fee of €11 million. The agreement includes a fixed buy-back option set at €29 million and a sell-on clause ranging between 25% and 30%, allowing the Catalan club to maintain a stake in the 22-year-old's future development.

Why it matters: The move is a strategic financial step for Barcelona, aimed at complying with La Liga’s 1:1 spending rule following the signing of Anthony Gordon. For Monaco, triggering the buy option secures a player who netted 11 goals in 25 league appearances during his loan spell, bolstering their attack for the upcoming Ligue 1 campaign.

What to watch: Fati is expected to sign a four-year contract through 2030 once final documents are processed by agent Jorge Mendes.