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Napoli make approach over loan-to-buy move for Barcelona fan-favourite midfielder – report

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Napoli's sporting director Giovanni Manna has explored a loan-to-buy move for Barcelona midfielder Gavi, according to a report from Barca Universal citing Calciomercato. Napoli have been monitoring Gavi's situation due to his limited playing time under Hansi Flick. Gavi has played 211 minutes across eight games, starting only twice.

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Napoli's sporting director Giovanni Manna has explored a loan-to-buy move for Barcelona midfielder Gavi, according to a report from Barca Universal citing Calciomercato. Napoli have been monitoring Gavi's situation due to his limited playing time under Hansi Flick. Gavi has played 211 minutes across eight games, starting only twice. Napoli prefer a loan deal with a buy option to avoid a significant initial transfer fee.

Manna has approached Gavi's entourage to gauge his interest in a potential move. Gavi remains committed to Barcelona and has no intention of leaving, despite limited playing time. Several Premier League clubs showed interest last summer, but Gavi's position hasn't changed since then.

Barcelona values Gavi highly and doesn't intend to let him go, with Flick seeing him as a key squad member despite limited use so far. Napoli's approach is unlikely to lead to a substantial deal due to Gavi's commitment to Barcelona and the club's valuation of him.

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According to Calciomercato (h/t SPORT), Napoli have set sights on Barcelona midfielder Gavi, with sporting director Giovanni Manna exploring the possibility of a loan move in January. The Serie A giants have been keeping a close eye on the La Masia graduate’s situation at Barcelona, given that he has struggled for regular minutes under Hansi Flick. As such, the report states that Napoli have explored the possibility of signing Gavi in the upcoming winter transfer window. The Partenopei would ideally prefer a loan deal with an option to buy for the Spanish midfielder as it would allow them to pursue the player without committing to a significant initial transfer fee.

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