Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing 31-year-old Manchester City playmaker Bernardo Silva in a Bosman move this year.
Bernardo Silva will be out of contract at the end of the season, and Barcelona are hoping to secure a pre-contract agreement with the Manchester City playmaker.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, the Blaugrana want to add more creativity and quality to the midfield, and they believe the Manchester City star would be ideal for them.
Bernardo Silva has a wealth of experience, and he has consistently shown his quality at the highest level. He is capable of operating anywhere in the midfield and on the flanks. His versatility will be a huge bonus if Barcelona manage to get the deal done.
Meanwhile, the player has already shown his quality in the Premier League with Manchester City, and he has won major trophies with them. This could be the right time for him to take on a new challenge. He could be attracted to the idea of joining Barcelona.
The Catalan giants are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and he would get to win major trophies with them. It will be interesting to see if he is willing to sign a pre-contract agreement with them this month.
Manchester City paid £43 million to sign the player, and he has been exceptional for them. The 31-year-old has helped them win every major trophy at club level. They are unlikely to stand in his way if he wants to take on a new challenge. It remains to be seen whether they try to convince him to sign an extension with the club.
Barcelona could use Silva
The reigning La Liga champions will be hoping to win the UEFA Champions League, and they need more quality and cutting edge in the final third. Pursuing a versatile playmaker like Bernardo Silva could prove to be a wise decision. He will add control, composure, and creativity to the side. He could also serve as a mentor to talented young players like Gavi, Pedri, and Fermin Lopez.
The Portuguese international has been a model professional for Manchester City over the years, and there is no doubt that he could be an excellent addition to the Barcelona dressing room. Apart from his quality as a footballer, his winning experience and leadership could prove invaluable as well. Signing a player of his quality for free at the end of the season would be a masterstroke.
