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Xavi has highlighted the exceptional talents of teenage sensation Gavi – and has explained why the midfielder is an undroppable player from his Barcelona side.

The 17-year-old midfielder has already emerged as a star for the first team and for the future at Barca, despite his tender age. In fact, this season has been his breakthrough campaign and he has impressed.

Gavi has made 18 La Liga appearances, chipping in with two goals and three assists. He is also firmly in Spain’s thinking and has four caps to his name already.

His stunning recent rise has reportedly caught the attention of Liverpool and manager Jurgen Klopp.

At the same time, Barcelona and head coach Xavi have made tying Gavi down to a new contract a top priority. His current deal expires in the summer of 2023 and no concrete signs have so far emerged that an extension is on the way.

However, Xavi is unwilling to let Gavi go without a fight. As such, he has been talking up his talents in a bid to convince him where best his future lies.

“The situations where he steals balls, which are many, when he puts pressure after losses, it’s brutal,” he said.

“He turns very well, he knows how to retain shape, he knows how to be the third man. Gavi also knows when he has to come inside.

“At just 17 years old his performance is spectacular. It’s wonderful to train him.”

Sport claims Gavi future decision is close

As well as Liverpool, Chelsea have also been credited with an interest in the 17-year-old.

Despite his growing number of admirers, Barcelona are understood to still be ‘calm’ over the future of Gavi.

And according to Sport, via the Daily Express, Barca are aware of the need to move fast to tie him down.

However, they claim Gavi is happy at Barcelona and more than delighted at his progress.

Furthermore, they confidentally state he remains likely to sign a new deal. That’s because he more than enjoys working and learning from Xavi, himself a top-quality midfielder in his day.

However, the one thing in Liverpool’s favour is that they can out-manoevre Barca when it comes to wages.

To that end, a report last week detailed how Liverpool’s proposal of a €4million (£3million) salary and a €10million (£8million) signing bonus has trumped Barca’s efforts.

Barca are scheduled to hold talks this week with his agent Ivan de la Pena to try and reach an agreement.

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