Liverpool ready to trigger release clause of fan-favourite Barcelona midfielder

Per a report by Spanish outlet El Nacional relayed by Fichajes, Premier League giants Liverpool are looking at signing Barcelona starlet Pablo Gavi to add a burst of youth and quality to their midfield.

The Merseyside outfit are reportedly ready to pay the young Spaniard’s 50-million-euro release clause to secure his services. They were initially linked to Pedri Gonzalez, but Barcelona demand upwards of 100 million euros for the Golden Boy and Kopa Trophy winner.

In the summer window, Liverpool saw Georginio Wijnaldum depart for Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer after swooping him away from Barcelona. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has felt the difference in control and energy in his midfield ever since.

The German manager has tried to reinvigorate the squad with Liverpool’s youngsters like Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliot. Unfortunately, the Englishmen have been hampered by injuries.

Gavi, on the other hand, has established himself as one of the brightest rising midfielders in Europe at the moment. His exploits have earned him a crucial role in the Barca first-team and a starring role with the Spanish national team.

The 17-year-old would be a brilliant profile for Klopp’s system as an interior midfielder with his technical ability on the ball and his dynamism. Gavi can wriggle out of tight spaces very well, has silky footwork and has an impeccable work ethic.

While it would be a major loss for Barcelona, in their current financial situation, a sum of 50 million euros would be near-irresistible for their teenage sensation. However, the Catalans will be preparing a better contract for the midfielder very soon to make sure they do not lose such a valuable asset too easily.