Gabri Veiga: Premier League clubs watch in-demand midfielder during Celta Vigo loss
Gabri Veiga was watched by representatives from several Premier League sides during Celta Vigo's 1-0 loss at home to Mallorca on Monday.
The 20-year-old has announced himself as one of Europe's top midfield prospects this season following a stellar campaign in Galicia, registering nine goals and four assists in 27 La Liga games.
90min has previously reported of widespread interest in Veiga, including from domestic giants Barcelona and Real Madrid.
And sources have now confirmed that a number of English clubs were present to cast their eye over him during Celta's defeat to fellow mid-table side Mallorca on Monday. Veiga played 64 minutes before being replaced by Franco Cervi.
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Representatives from Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur were all at Balaidos. Arsenal, Brentford, Brighton, Chelsea and Newcastle have all previously watched Veiga this season.
90min understands that of these interested clubs, Man City are pushing hard to strike a deal for Veiga. Real Madrid have previously held talks over a deal for him, but they are also close to tying Dani Ceballos down to a new contract and are still in the race for Jude Bellingham.
Does Gabri Veiga have a release clause?
Upon signing a new contract last year, Celta increased the release clause in Veiga's contract to €40m.
It is likely that they will demand this in full if they are to sell him this summer, which would make him the club's record sale - Stanislav Lobotka's transfer to Napoli in 2020 for €20m stands as their current record sale.
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