Manchester United reportedly took part in the race to sign Gabi, Barcelona’s midfielder, who is also on the Liverpool and Chelsea radars. According to Barcelona’s midfield genius AS, Gabi is likely to trigger a transfer war in the summer,
and Premier League giants Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are all eager to sign him. A product of Barcelona’s famous Academy La Masia, Gavi made the club’s first team debut earlier this season. At the age of 17, he soon established his main position in the middle of the park in Blau Grana and also invaded the Spanish national team.
Pablo gained momentum in Barcelona, playing 33 games in a groundbreaking season, scoring 2 goals and providing 5 assists. The rapid rise of youth to stardom has attracted the attention of several top clubs across Europe, leaving Barcelona in an unstable position for their future.
Gabi’s current contract with the LaLiga Giant will expire in 2023. He has a release clause worth € 50 million, which shouldn’t be a problem for most of the big clubs on the continent. Negotiations on the New Deal are underway, but Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are all hampering the situation of teenage sensations.
Chelsea are currently confused from the pitch and are banned from contracting with new players due to sanctions imposed by the British government on owner Roman Abramovich. However, assuming there are new owners, things can change when the summer window opens,
and there are some groups interested in buying clubs from the oligarchs of Russia.
Despite the situation, Chelsea seem to be planning for the summer transfer window and have identified Gavi as a key target. With N`Golo Kante into his thirties and battling fitness
problems over the past eighteen months, it could be time for Thomas Tuchel`s side to lay down a succession plan. Gavi, to that end, could be a viable replacement, given his allaction style of play.
Meanwhile, Liverpool have a longstanding interest in Gavi and have even made a contract offer for the 17yearold as they try to lure him away from Barcelona. Having not replaced Georginio Wijnaldum last summer, the Reds are looking for a new midfielder, especially
with captain Jordan Henderson, Thiago Alcantara and James Milner on the wrong side of their thirties. Gavi has thus emerged as a priority target for Liverpool. But their pursuit of the teenager
could be made difficult as rivals Manchester United have also entered the race to sign him. The Red Devils need reinforcements in the middle of the park as Paul Pogba will be out of contract in the summer and looks set to depart on a Bosman deal.
In addition, Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard are also likely to leave on free transfers, while Donny van de Beek, who is on loan at Everton, is also facing an uncertain future. So, a new midfielder will be a necessary addition for Manchester United, and a player of Gavi`s potential and abilities could be a wise signing.
However, the report states that Gavi wants to stay in Barcelona by signing a new contract. However, if no agreement is reached, the move may come true.
