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Barcelona star Gavi to stay in Catalonia amid Liverpool links Liverpool FC’s hopes of securing the services of young midfielder seem to have taken a hit, as it has been claimed that the player has no plans of leaving Barcelona on a free transfer. The 18-year-old saw himself linked with a move to Liverpool, along with Manchester City, after it reports that his first-team contract with Barca had not yet taken effect, leaving him available on a free transfer this summer.

Barcelona star Gavi is a Liverpool transfer target.



Gavi has emerged as a highly-rated prospect at Barcelona and has already made appearances for the club’s first team across all competitions.



While Liverpool may have been hopeful of securing Gavi’s signature, the player’s reported desire to remain at Barcelona suggests that any potential transfer will not be straightforward. Liverpool and Manchester City’s pursuit of Gavi is now complicated as the player does not want to move from Barcelona.


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