MIkayil Faye was one of several youthful prospects signed by FC Barcelona during the summer transfer window to strengthen their reserve and youth teams.
The 19-year-old joined from Croatian club NK Kustosija and has quickly established himself as a fixture in Rafa Marquez’s Barça Atletic side, impressing with his pace, physicality, and athleticism in the center of the defence.
Xavi has brought Faye up to train with the first team on a regular basis, and he has even played in pre-season and mid-season friendlies in the United States.
Faye has only been at Barcelona for six months, but he is already attracting a lot of interest from both Spanish and international clubs.
Several approaches already rejected
It has already been claimed that Girona has been routinely scouting Mikayil Faye while he is playing for Barcelona Atletic.
Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund have also expressed interest in the Senegalese youngster.
Santi Aouna of Foot Mercato reports that numerous teams have already expressed interest in the young Barcelona defensive jewel.
Indeed, according to the source, two La Liga clubs, Deportivo Alaves and Girona, have already made offers to sign Faye during the current transfer season.
Alaves are believed to be seeking the 19-year-old on a simple loan deal, whereas Girona would be looking for a loan arrangement with a buy option or even a direct transfer.
Barcelona, on the other hand, has rejected Alaves and Girona’s approaches because they do not want Faye to leave.
The adolescent defensive jewel is regarded extremely highly within the Catalan club, and it is unlikely that they will let him go until a large offer is on the table.
