Reliable journalist confirms contacts between PSG and FC Barcelona star

Ahead of the UEFA Champions League, the French press has dropped a bombshell to spice up the PSG vs. FC Barcelona match preview, reporting that the Parisians are in contact with one of the young stars from the Catalan squad.

As reported by Loic Tanzi, a journalist from L’Equipe, on Monday, PSG remains interested and is closely monitoring Pablo Gavi for this summer, despite the difficulty of a transfer.

Following initial discussions last summer, Gavi's circle and PSG intermediaries have agreed to stay in touch. Nasser Al-Khelaifi and Luis Campos already considered signing him last summer.

The mentioned source notes that PSG's financial resources, following Kylian Mbappe's future departure, could allow the capital club to focus on challenging but not impossible long-term targets.

FC Barcelona's Gavi agrees to negotiate with PSG

Convincing the player will be necessary, but especially FC Barcelona, as his contract's release clause (one billion euros) is unreachable. In Catalonia, the possibility of a departure is ruled out. However, the fact that the player's circle has agreed to stay in touch with PSG is a significant indication.

Our colleagues at L’Equipe remind us that history gives PSG reasons for hope. Since Qatar Sports Investments arrived as owner in 2011, Paris has managed to sign eight players from FC Barcelona (Maxwell, Neymar, Kays Ruiz-Atil, Xavi Simons, Rafinha, Messi, Tenas, Dembele).

The potential acquisition of Gavi could mark another significant coup for PSG, adding to their already formidable squad. Despite the astronomical release clause, PSG's financial might and ambition suggest that they are not deterred from pursuing their targets.