Report: Napoli eyeing opportunity for Barcelona and 2026 World Cup winning midfielder

Monday’s reports claim that Napoli are eyeing an ambitious January transfer for Barcelona midfielder and…

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Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 5:00 PM

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Napoli are reportedly targeting an ambitious January move for Barcelona midfielder Gavi.
Barcelona reportedly no longer consider Gavi untransferable and may seek a permanent transfer fee around €40m.
Gavi has played just 146 minutes in LaLiga this season under manager Hansi Flick.

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Napoli are reportedly monitoring an ambitious January transfer deal for Barcelona midfielder and 2026 World Cup winner Gavi. According to Calciomercato.com, Barcelona no longer consider the 22-year-old midfielder untransferable and could be open to selling him for a fee in the region of €40m amid his reduced playing time under head coach Hansi Flick.

Gavi has started just twice in LaLiga this season following a minor knee issue, totaling 146 league minutes. Napoli sit eighth in Serie A under head coach Massimiliano Allegri, who has won four of 13 competitive matches, prompting the club to consider January reinforcements.

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