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The 17-year-old is considered one of the most prodigiously gifted young players in world football, having been described as a ‘spectacular’ talent by Xavi.
Gavi is already featuring regularly for both Barcelona and Spain, registering six assists in 46 appearances for the former and winning nine caps for the latter.
The midfielder is yet to sign a new deal at Barca however and his current contract expires next summer, with Liverpool linked with a move in the recent past and Fabrizio Romano revealing on Friday there is still no agreement over a new deal just yet.
The Latest: Liverpool still keen on move
According to Spanish outlet Beteve, the Reds are still interested in signing Gavi this summer and are happy to pay his £42.5million release clause.
It is thought that his preference is still to remain a Barcelona player, but he is yet to be impressed with their contract offers and the Reds would be willing to triple Gavi’s current wages and give him €9m a year, which equates to about £147k-per-week.
The Verdict: Feels unlikely this will come off
While the idea of seeing Liverpool sign Gavi is hugely exciting. it is however a move that feels unlikely, given his ties to Barca and the loyalty he will likely show to his boyhood club.
In Xavi, he has a legendary figure to learn from as manager and he and his representatives will surely feel that it is best for his development to stay put and mature at the Camp Nou.
It is great to see Liverpool even in the conversation for such a special talent, further highlighting the force Jurgen Klopp has turned the Reds into.
