Liverpool are reportedly prepared to offer Barcelona youngster Gavi a lucrative deal to entice him to Anfield during the current transfer window. The Spaniard is under contract with the Catalan club until 2023 and is in talks to extend his contract by another five years.
According to El Nacional, Liverpool is prepared to put Barcelona's commitment to the test by offering Gavi a deal worth 50 times his present salary. The Spaniard is now paid £1,600 per week, but the Reds are apparently willing to pay £80,000 per week. According to the source, Gavi presently has a £41.7 million release clause, which Liverpool can easily meet. Barcelona, on the other hand, is attempting to remove the clause from the new contract extension they are providing the Spaniard.
Jurgen Klopp is said to be a big fan of the Barcelona midfielder and is anxious to add to Liverpool's midfield options during the January transfer window. Gavi has made an impact at Barcelona this season after making his debut earlier in the season under Ronald Koeman. After representing his country in the UEFA Nations League in October last year, the 17-year-old has been called up to the Spanish national team.
Barcelona purchased Ferran Torres from Manchester City for €55 million earlier this season, but they are not able to register him in their squad until they clear space on their pay bill.
Barcelona has loaned Brazilian player Philippe Coutinho to Aston Villa, but this hasn't been enough to allow them to sign Torres. By signing Gavi during this window, Liverpool may be doing the Blaugrana a great favour. Barcelona manager Xavi, on the other hand, regards Gavi as untouchable and plans to develop his club around the current young core. The Catalan giants are unlikely to let Gavi depart during this transfer window, especially while talks regarding a contract extension are currently underway.
Barcelona will aim to shed other players in order to sign Torres, while Liverpool will most likely have to look elsewhere in the January transfer window if they want to add midfield reinforcements.
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