Napoli reportedly plan €30m bid for Barcelona midfielder Gavi

Napoli are reportedly preparing a €30 million offer for Gavi, with another €10 million in possible bonuses, as they look to strengthen their midfield in January. The proposed package would match Barcelona’s reported valuation if all the add-ons are reached—and the reports suggest the Spanish club may be more open to a sale than before.

El Nacional, cited by Spazio Napoli and Calciomercato.com, says Napoli are planning a formal approach for the 21-year-old. The fixed fee would be €30 million, with bonuses linked to individual and team performance. No bid has been made public: for now, this is a reported transfer plan ahead of the winter window.

The opportunity, according to the Spanish reporting, stems from Gavi’s position in Barcelona’s midfield pecking order. The reports link his reduced standing to Rodri’s arrival and say president Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco no longer view him as untouchable. Barcelona could consider a fee close to €40 million acceptable, they claim.

Gavi is reportedly open to Napoli’s interest and the prospect of taking on a leading role. The midfielder has also been hampered by injuries, according to the reports. That combination makes the proposed move a bet on both his availability and the value of giving a young player a central part in the team.

For Napoli, the reported interest comes with the club eighth in Serie A on 10 points from six matches. They visit Venezia on Saturday, 17 October, before the winter market opens. A player of Gavi’s profile would represent a substantial investment, but the structure of the reported offer gives Napoli room to tie a quarter of the potential fee to performance.

The next step described by El Nacional is a formal winter approach. Until that happens, the €30 million proposal remains a report, not a confirmed offer—and Barcelona’s willingness to sell has not been officially established.