Manchester City have reportedly joined the race to sign Barcelona youngster prodigy Gavi, amid interest from Chelsea and Liverpool.
Pep Guardiola’s side have already sold Ferran Torres to the La Liga giants for an initial fee of £46million, with potential add-ons meaning the deal could rise to £54million.
And with the Catalan club desperate to raise funds amid their ongoing financial difficulties, City have entered the race to sign young midfield prodigy Gavi.
The 17-year-old has made his mark in the senior side at Camp Nou this season, scoring once and providing three assists in 16 La Liga appearances for the Catalan giants.
Gavi also featured in all six of Barcelona’s Champions League group stage matches this campaign, and that has given him a whole host of experience for a player of his age.
According to Manchester Evening News, Pep Guardiola is looking to recruit the teenager from his former club, but Man City will have to fend off competition from Premier League title rivals Liverpool and Chelsea.
Barcelona will be looking to sell Gavi for an ‘astronomical’ figure according to the report, as Barca are in a desperate financial situation whereby they need to make room in order to register new signing Ferran Torres.
Ronald Koeman handed Gavi his first-team debut at Camp Nou in August and he has gone on to make 22 appearances for Xavi’s side.
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