Liverpool are interested in signing Pedri from Barcelona in the summer of 2021, according to The Mirror.
It has been reported that Liverpool have already made contact with the representatives of Pedri and have told them of their interest in him.
The 18-year-old has a release clause of £70 million, according to the report, which has added that Barcelona do not want to sell him.
The Spanish and European giants reportedly want to hand the Spain international midfielder a new four-year deal with a release clause of £350 million.
Liverpool know that it is not going to be easy for them to sign Pedri, but the defending Premier League champions will not give up, according to the report.
Rising star
Pedri is a rising star in Spanish football and is starting to make a name for himself.
The Spain international joined Barcelona from Las Palmas in the summer of 2020 and has established himself in the first team.
According to WhoScored, the teenager has made 21 starts and eight substitute appearances in La Liga for Barca so far this season, scoring two goals and providing three assists in the process.
Pedri also made six starts and one substitute appearance in the Champions League for Ronald Koeman’s team this season, scoring one goal and providing one assist in the process, according to WhoScored.
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