English top tier is famous across the globe – competition is fierce, year in year out, and the battling does not happen only on the pitches. It is quite intense on the transfer market also.Window to window – Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea scramble for the signature of one Europe’s young dazzling talents. And the latest one that shows up on all the teams’ monitors is Barcelona wonderkid Gavi.Barca are going to hell!What attracts the English powerhouses the most – apart from his immense talent – is the teenage sensation’s contract situation. His current deal with the Catalan club expires next July and it holds a 55 million USD buyout clause until June 30 this year. It is not much of a number in these strange times but the aforementioned clubs need to act fast – after June 30 it rises to 110 million USD.It should be noted though Chelsea’s interest is now in doubt due to their sanctioning by the UK Government last week.The talks over a contract renewal between the 17-year-old and Barcelona have stalled – with the two parties far apart in terms, according to Mundo Deportivo.Other European greats would like to see the young Spain international among their ranks – Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are also in the running.Thu 20:45: (8.50) Galatasaray (4.50) Barcelona (1.40)’With these renewals, the player has a lot to say’, Barca president Joan Laporta recently said while speaking about Gavi’s contract situation. ‘That is why I am very grateful to those who have been renewing because they understand and value what Barca is. That is what I ask the players. If they want to stay at Barca, they will stay.’In addition to the sporting journey, which will surely be very good, they know that they will be recognised and valued professionally with a good contract. I hope it is the same case with Gavi.’I hope we can reach a satisfactory agreement for both parties but I insist that the first thing is Barca.’Gavi has become an important member of the first-team picture at the Nou Camp, having made 33 appearances in all competitions for the club this season so far – despite his humble age of only seventeen.
