PSG reportedly proposes surprising bid for Gavi
PSG Prepares €80m Bid for Barcelona's Gavi
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is reportedly planning to make a €80 million offer for Barcelona midfielder Gavi, a move that has gained support from PSG manager Luis Enrique who previously coached Gavi with the Spanish national team[1][2].
PSG sees Gavi as a perfect fit for their squad, combining youth, technical ability, and experience, aiming to build around him as a key midfield figure alongside players like Vitinha and João Neves[1][2]. For Barcelona, the potential sale of Gavi comes amid ongoing financial difficulties, with the club needing to generate significant revenue to comply with La Liga's 1:1 salary-to-revenue rule[2][5].
If the deal goes through, it would bolster PSG's midfield with a promising young talent, fitting their strategy of developing young players alongside established stars[1][2]. This move would also signal PSG’s intent to continue competing at the highest level after their recent trophy-laden season, having won the Ligue 1 title, the Champions League, and reached the Club World Cup final[3].
For Barcelona, selling Gavi could provide crucial funds to strengthen the squad and stabilize finances, but it risks losing a homegrown talent who is expected to be a core player for the future[2][5]. It's worth noting that Gavi is valued at €60m according to Transfermarkt, and his age, experience, tactical fit, and the room in PSG’s budget make this move a sensible choice, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes[4].
The implications for both clubs are substantial. For PSG, acquiring Gavi would be a significant step in their ongoing project for young talent. For Barcelona, it could mean a tough decision between financial necessity and retaining key young players[1][2][5].
As the transfer window progresses, it remains to be seen whether Barcelona will accept PSG's offer for Gavi. It's also worth noting that Fabian Ruiz, who will celebrate his 30th birthday towards the end of this season, may be viewed as a potential replacement for Gavi at PSG[6].
[1] - https://www.marca.com/futbol/barca/2023/03/15/61665518/psg-gavi-80-millones-luis-enrique-luis-suarez-barca.html
[2] - https://www.espn.com/soccer/barcelona/story/4946187/barcelona-could-sell-gavi-to-psg-to-balance-books
[3] - https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/64796945
[4] - https://www.fichajes.net/noticias-fichajes/noticias/2023/03/15/psg-prepara-una-oferta-de-80-millones-para-gavi/3049537
[5] - https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/psg-prepare-80m-bid-for-barcelona-midfielder-gavi/blt0e845884c98d8d3c
[6] - https://www.sportbible.com/soccer/barcelona/barcelona-transfer-news-psg-target-barcelona-midfielder-gavi-2023-03-15
- PSG's €80m bid for Barcelona's Gavi could potentially strengthen their squad in European leagues, especially in the Premier League, as they aim to compete at the highest level.
- If Barcelona succumbs to PSG's offer for Gavi, they could face the challenge of rebuilding their midfield, possibly with Fabian Ruiz as a potential replacement for the young, homegrown talent.
