CaughtOffside · October 20, 2026

Liverpool face major setback as Euro giants rule out January exit for 19-year-old prodigy

Liverpool's pursuit of Barcelona's 19-year-old defender Xavi Espart has hit a wall, with Barcelona ruling out a January exit for the highly-rated academy graduate. The Spanish club remains determined to keep one of their most promising defensive talents despite the Reds' interest in strengthening their backline.