Chelsea Hold Transfer Meeting With Barcelona Wonderkid Ahead of Summer Move

• Chelsea are ready to swoop on Barcelona's teenage midfield gem Gavi
• The 18-year-old had his deal rescinded by La Liga after a court ruling
• Gavi, whose market value has increased, appeared 37 times for Barca

Chelsea have started negotiations to bring Gavi to England from Barcelona during the summer transfer window.

Gavi is one of Barcelona's most prized assets, becoming a mainstay in the midfield of La Blaugrana since making his debut in 2021.

The 18-year-old midfielder has already made impressive 87 appearances for the Camp Nou outfit and is destined to become a regular alongside players like Pedri in the years to come.

Gavi made a long-term commitment to Barcelona in September last year, signing a lucrative new contract that includes an eye-catching €1 billion (£866 million) release clause.

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However, his new contract was recently rescinded by La Liga, throwing his long-term future at the club into jeopardy.

As a result, the Spanish international has been stripped of the number 6 and given his old number - 30 - back.

This has opened the door for some of Europe’s top clubs to come in for his services, with Chelsea ready to sign him for free in June, according to Spanish Publication, AS.

If Barcelona is still unable to lower their wage structure sufficiently to sign Gavi, the midfielder's contract contains a provision that enables him to switch teams for nothing.

German giants, Bayern Munich are also in contention to sign the young Spaniard.

Gavi puts himself at risk

Gavi has been turning heads with his displays for Barca and in the game against Bilbao, proved he is the warrior La Blaugrana have missed since Carles Puyol.

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Sports Brief previously reported on the Catalans' teenage product demonstrating just how brave he is in the 22nd minute of the match, in the middle of the pitch.

After Bilbao's Dani Garcia gained possession and was ready to attack, Gavi was desperate to win the ball back at all costs, launching himself head-first into a tackle.

Barcelona risk losing midfielder Gavi

Sports Brief also reported on Barcelona possibly losing Gavi for free this summer following a court reversing its ruling on the registration of the midfielder.

Premier League giants, Liverpool and Manchester City are watching developments closely and could swoop in if the Catalans fail in a bid to have him registered.

Gavi has been instrumental for Barcelona this season under Xavi, with the teenager making a total of 36 appearances for La Blaugrana across all competitions.