Following confirmation of Gavi’s complete rupture of his anterior cruciate ligament on Monday, the Catalan club are evaluating their options to replace the 19-year-old until the end of the season.
The young midfielder has played a crucial role for Xavi Hernandez this season, starting the majority of matches and only missing two games through suspension. Barcelona could look to La Masia or Barca Atletic for alternatives, but this source of talent is unreliable.
Young Pablo Torre, on loan at Girona, does not have the playing time expected by Barcelona, who could therefore try to recall the 20-year-old, although Xavi did not give him many chances last season either . Barcelona will be allowed to replace Gavi at 80% of his salary until the end of the season, and Xavi could be interested in a more experienced option.
MD claims one of his summer targets could be the solution to Xavi’s problem. Argentina and Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso was on Barcelona’s list of candidates this summer, with the Blaugrana interested in a loan move for the former Villarreal and Real Betis playmaker. The 27-year-old preferred to stay at Spurs, to see if he could find a place in the new era of the north London club under new manager Ange Postecoglou.
