Napoli agrees to pay €70 million to Barcelona to have Gavi alongside Kevin De Bruyne
Italian club targets Barcelona midfielder amid a busy transfer window
Italian champions Napoli are preparing a major bid to bring Barcelona’s Pablo Gavi to Serie A. According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, the club is ready to offer €70 million (around R$446 million) to secure the services of the young Spanish international.
The move comes amid Napoli’s continued investment in their squad, with head coach Antonio Conte reportedly pushing for Gavi’s arrival to bolster a midfield that could already feature Kevin De Bruyne, another blockbuster signing targeted this window.
Barcelona’s Transfer Strategy
Barcelona have already raised €23 million (R$146.4 million) in player sales during the current transfer window but remain under pressure to comply with La Liga’s 1:1 financial rule. Club president Joan Laporta is expected to greenlight more departures in August to further reduce the wage bill and avoid breaching financial fair play regulations.
Despite being a La Masia graduate and once a guaranteed starter under former coach Xavi, Gavi’s role has diminished under new manager Hansi Flick. His recent injury struggles have also opened the door for transfer speculation.
Conte’s Ambition vs. Barcelona’s Valuation
Napoli’s offer is seen as part of Antonio Conte’s broader effort to build a Champions League-caliber team. However, Barcelona have placed a much higher valuation on Gavi, reportedly demanding at least €90 million (R$573.2 million) to consider any deal.
That price could prove too steep for Napoli, even with the financial backing of a Serie A title-winning season. PSG, another club interested in Gavi, has also kept tabs on the situation for several months.
Other Possible Departures from Camp Nou
Gavi is not the only player attracting interest. Youngster Marc Casadó is reportedly on Tottenham’s radar, though his exit seems more likely as he’s not in Flick’s current plans.
Meanwhile, Héctor Fort and Fermín López could also be sold before the window closes, depending on market movements.
