After having tried and failed to sign Pedri from Barcelona last summer, Liverpool have now set their sights on another midfield prodigy in Gavi.

The Premier League heavyweights were intent on landing Pedri after his breakthrough season but were unable to convince him to leave Camp Nou.

However, ESPN (h/t El Nacional) is now reporting that the Reds may be successful in their attempt to lure Gavi away, as the 17-year-old is believed to be tempted by the possibility of moving to Anfield.

A product of the La Masia academy, the young midfielder has enjoyed a dream debut campaign with the senior team. He has quickly established himself as one of the first members on the teamsheet at Barça while also forcing his way into the Spanish national team.

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez is believed to be a huge admirer of the young midfielder and is intent on building a team around players like him. However, Gavi’s contract with the club expires in eighteen months’ time and at this point, he is putting off talks over an extension, as per the report.

It is claimed that there are concerns over the project at Barcelona among several players like Gavi, Ronald Araujo and Frenkie de Jong. Amidst the situation, Liverpool have entered the picture and are ready to offer the Spanish international a big contract if he decides to make the switch to Merseyside.

With the likes of Jordan Henderson, James Milner and Thiago Alcantara not getting any younger, the Reds seem to be readying a succession plan for their midfield department, with Gavi seemingly emerging as a top target.

Furthermore, the report states that Jurgen Klopp has been left surprised by the 17-year-old’s maturity level and is leading the negotiations himself, to let the youngster know how important a role he would have in the project that Liverpool are proposing.

Barcelona have already tied down Pedri and Ansu Fati to new long-term contracts already this term. They must now make sure that Gavi also signs an extension at the earliest possible as clubs from outside lurk to take him away.

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