Manchester United will no doubt be looking to the summer transfer window in order to help bolster Erik ten Hag's squad even further, with the forward line one area which may well be a priority.

According to recent reports coming out of Spain (via Sport Witness), the Red Devils are said to be 'thinking about' making a move for Barcelona sensation Ansu Fati, following previous claims that the young Spaniard is seeking an exit from Camp Nou amid his lack of game-time.

Although this latest report has outlined Xavi's desire to keep the 20-year-old in Catalonia for the long haul, the youngster has only made nine starts in all competitions so far this term, including just seven in La Liga.

The hope would be that United could tempt the Guinea-Bissau-born starlet into finding a new home at Old Trafford, with the sparkling talent seemingly deserving of a more prominent role, such is his undoubted quality.

The fleet-footed "machine" - as described by former team-mate Dani Alves - has still managed to contribute impressively off the bench this season, with six goals and three assists across all competitions.

That has ensured that, despite his relative youth, the 5 foot 10 wonderkid already has 25 goals and nine assists to his name in 89 appearances for La Blaugrana, having been described as "extraordinary" by his manager in recent times.

While injuries have somewhat stunted his progress since bursting onto the scene at the age of 16, Fati is clearly a player who can continue to blossom in the years to come, with Ten Hag likely to be enthused at the prospect of snapping up such an asset.

That excitement will only be enhanced by the fact that the versatile winger - who can feature on the flanks or through the middle - is said to share a number of stylistic and statistical similarities with current United talisman Marcus Rashford, as per FBref.

That likeness is illustrated by the fact that not only do both typically offer a devastating attacking threat from the left wing, but also by their willingness to make the difference in the final third. Fati ranks in the top 1% for touches in the attacking penalty area among his European peers, while Rashford ranks in the top 19% in that regard, albeit while having played far more frequently.

To be able to find something of a Rashford clone in the form of the 20-year-old would certainly be a real coup for Ten Hag and co, with the Englishman currently thriving so far this season with 19 goals and eight assists in 32 games in all competitions thus far.

Lauded as "unstoppable" by his manager, the United academy graduate has enjoyed a truly remarkable run of form since returning from World Cup duty, having notably scored six goals in his last seven Premier League games.

Bringing another potent attacking weapon into the fold could well allow Ten Hag to form a fluid attacking partnership involving the pair, while Fati could also be a suitable alternative to Rashford to avoid an over-reliance forming on the Three Lions star.

Either way, a deal to bring the eye-catching Spaniard to the Theatre of Dreams should well be a consideration this summer, so long as United can strike an agreement for far less than the player's €1bn (£894m) release clause...