THE TWO ROLES HANSI FLICK IS CONSIDERING FOR GAVI IN HIS BARCELONA XI

As part of such a system, Flick envisions Gavi acting chiefly as an unorthodox ’10’, behind a central striker.

The former Bayern Munich boss requires very specific qualities for the attacking midfielder in his setup, demanding technical quality and off-ball pressure in equal measure.

And Gavi, it is understood, is considered as a perfect fit for the role.

Beyond as much, the 19-year-old could also be dropped back into a deeper position, as one of two ‘pivots’.

The expectation is that the base of Barcelona’s midfield next season will be manned by Frenkie de Jong, alongside either İlkay Gündoğan, or a more natural defensive-minded addition from the transfer market.

In the absence of De Jong through injury or whatever may be the case, though, Gavi could well also be tested in a more low-lying berth than he is accustomed to.