Barcelona wonderkid was on the ‘secret shopping list’ of Bayern Munich this summer

The 2022 summer transfer window is officially done and dusted, with Barcelona concluding the window with no less than eight new signings.

However, perhaps another significant achievement for Barça in the summer was how they managed to keep hold of their star players, especially amid widespread speculations over their respective futures.

One such player was Gavi, with a recent report from SportBild offering a detailed insight into his transfer saga earlier in the summer.

According to the German news outlet, Gavi was one of the names on the ‘secret shopping list’ of German champions Bayern Munich. The Bundesliga giants consider the Barcelona wonderkid as a long-term prospect, who has the potential to become one of the best in the business.

Bayern had even inquired about the possibility of signing Gavi and had obtained necessary information about his situation at Barcelona.

The youngster was facing an uncertain future in Catalonia at the time, especially with his contract expiring at the end of the 2022/23 season. It means Barça were running the risk of losing him on a cut-price deal.

Liverpool had even considered a €50 million move for the midfielder, with Bayern Munich also involved in the equation.

However, the report suggests Gavi was not ready to leave Barcelona at the time. He was keen on continuing his career at Camp Nou, as he was fond of Xavi and his tactical setup. The Barcelona manager himself had made great efforts to keep him at the club.

Moreover, Gavi was aware of the fact that a prolonged stay at Barcelona could go a long way in boosting his chances of getting selected for the Spanish national team, for the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup. As such, the move to Bayern was never an option.

While Gavi has remained at Barcelona, his contract extension is yet to be made official even though an agreement is in place. The 18-year-old is likely to be registered as a first-team squad member in January when he will be given the #6 kit.