Liverpool may finally get chance to sign Gavi for less than £865m release clause

Liverpool could finally have the opportunity to pull off a shrewd summer move for one of Jurgen Klopp ‘s long-term targets without needing to pay his jaw-dropping release clause. The Reds have already strengthened their ranks by using the market to their advantage in recent weeks, with the likes of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai having joined the club since the end of last season. The Merseyside giants are unlikely to stop there, though, as they look to build a squad capable of returning to the Premier League’s top four at the very next time of asking. Several high-profile targets have been linked with Liverpool in advance of the new season and  Barcelona midfielder Gavi could be another name back on the table after being mentioned in connection with the Reds in recent years.The teenage playmaker is thought to have been admired by Liverpool for some time, with the initial links surfacing last summer when he was in the process of negotiating a new contract at Barcelona. He ended up signing fresh terms at the Nou Camp in September on a deal that included a mammoth £865million release clause, which remains active to this day. However, it seems as though Liverpool might be able to tempt the Catalan heavyweights into selling Gavi for less after they offered him to Paris Saint-Germain as part of a failed swap deal for Kylian Mbappe. Several proposals were put to PSG last month, according to The Telegraph , with Gavi one of three players to be included in part-exchange offers that were quickly waved away. Jurgen Klopp could finally have the chance to sign Gavi this summer (Image: GETTY) It suggests that Barcelona may not be entirely opposed to the idea of selling Gavi if Liverpool can make it worth their while, with the Reds still unlikely to succeed unless a significant transfer fee is put on the table. He is regarded as one of Barcelona’s most promising talents and is expected to play a major role this season after making 49 appearances in all competitions last time around. Gavi is certainly a player with the ability to shine at Liverpool, but a potential move would still pose a number of challenges from the perspective of the six-time European champions. Some other Premier League clubs may be in a better position to offer astronomical salaries in a bid to tempt the midfielder, while Liverpool’s wage structure is only compromised in unique situations like it was for Mohamed Salah’s new deal last summer. Gavi was reportedly offered to PSG as part of a failed swap deal last month (Image: GETTY) It remains to be seen if the Reds will eventually firm up their interest in Gavi in light of Barcelona’s decision to offer him to PSG, although Xavi still appears to be a huge fan of the player and recently insisted that he has ‘no ceiling’ after his impressive showing against Real Madrid back in January.”I’m left speechless,” said the Barcelona boss when quizzed on Gavi. “He’s pure passion, pure soul. It leaves a bad taste in my mouth when he doesn’t play. He’s contagious for the team and he’s only 18 years old. The heart he puts into it is incredible. Gavi is a kid who excites us all. “He puts in soul and character and infects the rest of the team with it. He is an innate leader and it comes from within. The rage that comes out of him is spectacular. I never tire of praising him. This boy has no ceiling.” Want the latest Premier League news as we publish it on  Express Sport ? Join our Facebook group by clicking  here .