Football Italia reported on Monday, citing Calciomercato.com, that Napoli are interested in a potential January deal for Barcelona midfielder Gavi. The report emerged after Napoli were beaten by Juventus on Sunday, leaving them eighth in Serie A after 10 matches, 13 points behind the league leaders and nine points away from the Champions League spots.
January move claim
Football Italia reported that Monday’s reports claim Napoli are eyeing an ambitious January transfer for Gavi. Football Italia also reported that Barcelona no longer consider Gavi to be an ‘untransferable’ player and that there is a possibility he is allowed to leave as early as January.
Queue and asking price
Football Italia reported that Napoli are at the front of the queue for Gavi. Football Italia also reported that Manchester United had also sought Gavi's services in the summer and that Barcelona will reportedly seek a fee in the region of €40m to sell him this season.
Gavi's season so far
Gavi is 22 years old and has made 168 appearances for Barcelona. A minor knee issue affected his start to the campaign, and since then he has started twice for Barcelona and has appeared for 146 minutes in LaLiga. He has also made three Champions League appearances for a combined 45 minutes.
Napoli's position
Napoli were beaten by Juventus on Sunday. Massimiliano Allegri has lost six and won four of his first 13 competitive matches in charge.
