Manchester City are reportedly keen on signing 26-year-old Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong in a swap deal involving Bernardo Silva.
According to Football Transfers, Manchester City could look to execute a swap deal involving Bernardo Silva to secure the services of Frenkie de Jong. The reigning La Liga champions are interested in the Portuguese international, who they value at £70 million.
Frenkie de Jong has been linked with a move away from Barcelona for months now. He was a target for Manchester United last summer but a transfer did not materialise. The Red Devils have also shown interest in the 26-year-old this summer, but to no avail.
Manchester City are now hoping to secure his services this summer, and it remains to be seen whether Barcelona are open to a potential swap deal involving him and Bernardo Silva. The Spanish giants could definitely use more creativity and technical ability in the final third, and Silva would be a superb acquisition for them.
Similarly, Manchester City need a quality central midfielder after sanctioning the departure of Ilkay Gundogan. De Jong has the potential to develop into a world-class midfielder, and the 26-year-old would certainly improve Manchester City.
The Dutch international is at the peak of his powers, and the opportunity to join a club like Manchester City could be an attractive option for him. The Premier League champions have a proven track record of challenging for major honours and winning trophies consistently. De Jong will certainly fancy his chances of winning trophies with Manchester City next season.
Meanwhile, Barcelona are going through a bit of a rebuild, and they might not be in a position to win the Champions League yet. Manchester City can provide De Jong with the platform to win the biggest trophies in the game and it will be interesting to see how the situation develops.
Meanwhile, Bernardo Silva has already proven himself in the Premier League over the years and the opportunity to showcase his qualities at Barcelona could be a tempting proposition. He has already expressed his desire to embark on a new adventure in the last two summers. Meanwhile, City value him at around £70 million.
The Portuguese attacking midfielder has often been linked with a move to Barcelona, and it will be interesting to see if he finally gets his wish. The Manchester City star can operate in a number of positions, and this versatility will be an asset for Barcelona. If the two clubs can execute a swap deal this summer, it could end up benefitting both parties.
