Napoli considering €70m swoop for 21-year-old Barcelona midfielder to pair with De Bruyne – report | OneFootball

One of the standout performers for Barcelona during the preseason tour of Asia was Gavi. The young midfielder ended the tour as the top goalscorer, and his consistent displays continue to earn him praise. However, his performances have also attracted attention from other clubs.

Now, according to Fichajes, Italian side Napoli has set its sights on the Barcelona star, identifying him as one of its potential marquee signings to reinforce the midfield ahead of the new season.

Conte sees Barcelona Golden Boy Gavi as the perfect partner for De Bruyne

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Antonio Conte is reportedly eager to build a competitive side around their high-profile summer arrival, Kevin De Bruyne. The Italian tactician believes Gavi would be the ideal complement to the Belgian in the centre of the field, and has made his interest clear to the club’s board.

So much so that Napoli are now seriously evaluating a proposal to tempt Barcelona. The report claims the Serie A side is willing to offer close to €70 million for the Spanish international.

However, regardless of Napoli’s intent or the magnitude of the offer, Barcelona are unlikely to entertain any discussions. Gavi is viewed as a cornerstone of the team’s present and future, and both the club and head coach Hansi Flick consider him untouchable.

Despite ongoing financial pressures, Barcelona remain committed to keeping their homegrown talents, and Gavi, who embodies the club’s identity on and off the pitch, is simply not for sale.