Chelsea and Manchester City have been working on signing highly-rated Spanish midfield duo Gavi and Pedri from FC Barcelona.
According to a report by Graeme Bailey on TBR Football, Gavi and Pedri are now closing in on renewals with Barcelona, and the development will come as a major blow for Chelsea and Manchester City.
Gavi and Pedri are amongst the best young players in the world, and they would have been exceptional acquisitions for Chelsea and Manchester City. Both clubs need to add more creativity and depth to their midfield, and the two Spanish internationals certainly fit the profile.
The Spanish midfielders have proven themselves to be exceptional performers for club and country, and there is no doubt that they have the quality to succeed in the Premier League as well.
Chelsea and Manchester City have the financial resources to pay big money for the two players as well. The opportunity to join the Premier League can be quite exciting for most players. However, it seems that the Barcelona midfielders have decided to commit their long-term future to the Catalan club instead.
Meanwhile, Barcelona are going through financial difficulties right now. A lucrative proposal might be able to tempt them into considering a potential sale. However, the two players are uninterested in the move. So, Chelsea and Manchester City will fail in their pursuit of the duo.
Gavi and Pedri have all the attributes to develop into world-class stars. It will be interesting to see if they can improve further in the coming years and establish themselves as superstars of the game. They will hope to help Barcelona win major trophies in the coming seasons.
Chelsea and Manchester City need additions
Chelsea have shown great improvement under new manager Enzo Maresca, and they will be hoping to finish in the UEFA Champions League positions. Signing quality players this month could have helped them. It will be interesting to see if they can improve their attacking unit before the window closes.
Meanwhile, Manchester City have endured a disappointing season, and they are unlikely to win the Premier League title. They could even miss out on Champions League qualification if they continue to put in inconsistent performances.
Signing quality players in January should be a top priority for them. They have already improved their attack and defence with a couple of quality additions, and it remains to be seen whether they can add to the midfield as well. Kevin De Bruyne has been linked with a move away from the club, and Manchester City need a quality long-term replacement for the Belgian superstar.
