Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea are used to competing on-the-pitch and the trio are now doing battle off it as they scramble for the signature of one Europe's young dazzling talents.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the Premier League trio are all monitoring the progress of Barcelona wonderkid Gavi - who will be a free agent next season. It should be noted though Chelsea's interest is now in doubt due to their sanctioning by the UK Government last week.
The Spanish publication report that talks over a contract renewal between the 17-year-old and Barcelona have stalled - with the two parties far apart in terms.