According to Spanish outlet SPORT via Sport Witness, incoming Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino considers 18 year old Barcelona midfielder Gavi as a very interesting player for Chelsea.

The report adds: “Pochettino has ‘very clear’ plans to rebuild Chelsea’s squad for next season and wants to start with midfield. This is where the Spain international would fit in.

“It’s claimed the Argentine ‘really likes’ the 18-year-old and considers the Barca star as a ‘very interesting’ player for the Premier League.

“Last September, Barca extended Gavi’s deal until 2026 but his renewal hasn’t been accepted by La Liga because the Catalan club haven’t met the fair play conditions. As it stands, he’s back on his youth team contract, which expires in June.

“Sport state Barca intend to register Gavi as soon as they balance their books. The midfielder also has no intention of leaving the Camp Nou.

“This won’t make it easy for Chelsea to carry out a deal, even though Pochettino would be keen to have Gavi at his disposal.”