Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Barcelona defender Xavi Espart, but Barcelona are reportedly ruling out a January exit and are unwilling to entertain offers. Arsenal, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich are also reported to have shown interest.
Liverpool interest
According to an exclusive report from TEAMtalk, Liverpool have explored signing Xavi Espart. TEAMtalk also reported that Liverpool are interested in the Barcelona defender.
Barcelona stance
TEAMtalk reported that Barcelona are determined to keep Espart. CaughtOffside said Barcelona see Espart as a key part of their long-term plans and are unwilling to entertain offers at this stage.
Contract and release clause
CaughtOffside reported that Barcelona have tied Espart down to a contract running until June 2030. The same outlet said his release clause is reportedly worth more than €100 million.
Other interest and exit outlook
CaughtOffside reported that Liverpool approached Espart’s representatives before Barcelona secured his future with a new contract. The outlet also said Arsenal, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich have expressed interest, while sources indicate that neither a January move nor a summer departure is currently considered realistic.