Barcelona and Jorge Mendes are reportedly in contact over a possible move for 28-year-old Portuguese international Bernardo Silva.
According to a report by Mundo Deportivo, as relayed by Sport Witness, Bernardo Silva remains a top target for Barcelona. And the Catalan giants remain in contact with the 28-year-old’s agent Jorge Mendes amid the latest controversy surrounding Manchester City.
Manchester City will face a difficult period in the coming months following the charges by the Premier League. The Citizens have allegedly been involved in dubious financial practices, which threatens their top-flight future. Several European bigwigs are thus monitoring the situation surrounding Manchester City and the star players.
Bernardo Silva is one such player, with the Portuguese international being on Barcelona’s radar for a long time. The Blaugrana attempted to sign the 28-year-old in the last two summer windows. And he recently suggested he is ready to embark on a new adventure at the end of the season.
Manchester City’s potential sanctions might be a blessing in disguise for the player amid his desire to join a new club. And widespread reports have suggested that the 28-year-old Portuguese international is keen on joining Barcelona. But the player’s price tag might pose a problem for Barcelona.
The Catalan giants wish to bolster their midfield and offensive units in the summer. And Silva might be a one-stop solution to reinforce both departments with his arrival. The Manchester City playmaker could become an option for the right wing and as a no. 8. And the player’s ability on the ball makes him a seamless fit in Xavi Hernandez’s system at Spotify Camp Nou.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona and Jorge Mendes have been in contact over Silva. The Catalan giants share a healthy relationship with the Portuguese super-agent. And they will maintain contact and attempt to engineer a possible move in the summer transfer window.
The 28-year-old Portuguese international is not the only Manchester City midfielder on Barcelona’s radar. Ilkay Gundogan and Rodri also feature on the club’s wishlist. And the Blaugrana will continue to closely monitor the situation surrounding Manchester City before attempting to plot a raid at the Etihad.
