Chelsea ‘launch bid to sign Gavi this summer’ with Barcelona struggling to register 18-year-old star’s new contract with LaLiga amid financial troubles… and the midfielder could be available for NOTHING
- Barcelona have been unable to register Gavi’s first-team contract with LaLiga
- Chelsea could capitalise on their financial strife to sign 18-year-old midfielder
- An initial meeting with the player’s agent took place in Madrid three weeks ago
Chelsea have launched an operation to sign Barcelona‘s young star Gavi this summer – with talks reportedly already held between the Blues and the player’s representatives.
The 18-year-old Spain international midfielder could be available for nothing if there is no solution to the contract registration row between his club and LaLiga.
Barcelona haven’t been able to register Gavi as a first-team player, despite his importance to the side, because of their ongoing financial struggles.
Diario AS reported that Chelsea plan to take advantage of the situation by presenting a compelling case to persuade the teenager to join them.
They say an initial meeting took place in Madrid three weeks ago between Gavi’s midfielder Ivan de la Pena and Chelsea technical director Christopher Vivell.
Chelsea have reportedly launched an operation to sign the Barcelona midfielder Gavi
Barcelona have struggled to register Gavi as a first-team player amid their financial issues
Chelsea’s aim was to express their desire to sign Gavi and to stress how important a role he would be to their side going forward.
AS report the first meeting was satisfactory for all involved and a second one is expected shortly to discuss the next steps.
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has reportedly started the club’s pursuit of the midfielder – who could be available for nothing
Gavi isn’t happy with Barcelona for the way they have handled the contract situation after he was stripped of the No 6 shirt, as word by legends such as Xavi, and made to go back to the No 30.
Barcelona have not been able to register him as a first-team squad member but are adamant a solution an be found ahead of next season.
The four-year contract extension Gavi signed back in September, which contained a £879million (€1 billion) release clause, will no…