Chelsea have a strong interest in signing Barcelona star Gavi in the upcoming transfer windows, as reported by SportWitness.
Gavi is highly regarded as one of the best young midfielders in European football and has already made over 100 appearances for the Blaugrana in various competitions.
While the Spanish giants extended his contract last summer, uncertainties persist about his future due to the club’s financial difficulties.
Barcelona are now reluctant to part ways with their prized talents but might consider a significant sale to alleviate their financial challenges.
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Gavi, along with Pedri, has received numerous offers, and Chelsea are said to be at the forefront of potential suitors for the former. However, any deal will likely demand more than £87 million.
The Blues have altered its transfer strategy since the 2023 January transfer window, focusing on acquiring emerging talents and players in their prime.
Gavi appears to align with this approach, as he is a highly regarded teenager who primarily plays as a central midfielder but also has the versatility to operate on the left wing.
While Chelsea are actively seeking a new striker and are unlikely to make a big expenditure on the Barca star in January, they could realistically pursue him in the summer. Convincing the player to make the transfer will be a crucial aspect of the process.
The West Londoners are currently not participating in European competitions, and based on their season’s start, it appears unlikely that they will secure a Champions League spot.
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While the situation may evolve in the months to come, manager Mauricio Pochettino faces a difficult task in reshaping the team to compete for a top-four finish again.
If a club like Manchester City enters the competition for Gavi, they could have an edge over Chelsea in pursuing the highly-rated midfielder.
