CHELSEA have met with the agent of Barcelona star Gavi ahead of a potential summer move, according to reports.
Blues director of football Christopher Vivell supposedly met with the 18-year-old’s representatives with initial talks going well.
AS report that another meeting is scheduled for the coming weeks with Chelsea keen to push forward with the deal.
Gavi only recently signed a new contract at the Nou Camp, keeping him at the club until 2026.
However, the Catalan giants are unable to register him as a first-team player due to financial problems.
If the issue is not resolved then the midfielder could leave on a free transfer at the end of the season as his contract will be void.
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Barcelona supposedly remain relaxed about the situation and Gavi does not want to leave the club.
Yet, the player is reportedly frustrated over the way the matter has been handled.
Chelsea could offer much more than Barca would be able to and could hand Gavi a huge signing-on fee.
If the West Londoners were to bring in ex-Spain boss Luis Enrique as manager for next season, this could further sweeten the deal.
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Barcelona have been effectively placed under a transfer ban by LaLiga until they sort their finances out.
Ten players could reportedly leave the league leaders as they need to raise £178million.
The likes of Ansu Fati, Frenkie de Jong, Raphinha and Ousmane Dembele could all depart.
Gavi is a wonderkid, who has played 87 times for the club and been capped by Spain on 19 occasions.
The La Masia product made his debut aged just 17.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
