Hansi Flick reportedly wants Barcelona to seal a Bosman deal for 31-year-old Portuguese international Bernardo Silva in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Bernardo Silva is the subject of interest from Barcelona. The reigning La Liga champions are keen on reinforcing their offensive unit by signing a versatile playmaker in the summer transfer window. So, the 31-year-old Manchester City veteran has emerged as a target for the Blaugrana.
The latest report has revealed that Hansi Flick is the driving force behind Barcelona’s move for the former AS Monaco playmaker. The German tactician has compiled a shortlist of three targets for the summer transfer window, with Alessandro Bastoni and Julian Alvarez also on his wishlist.
How has Bernardo Silva fared at Manchester City so far?
Bernardo Silva has established himself as one of the most dependable performers in the Premier League since joining Manchester City from AS Monaco in a deal worth £43 million in July 2017. The 31-year-old took some time before becoming a mainstay at the Etihad. Nevertheless, he has made considerable progress in the last eight and a half years.
The Portuguese international has made nearly 450 appearances thus far for Manchester City while chipping in with 73 goals and 78 assists. However, Silva’s long-term future at the Premier League club is uncertain, as he has entered the final six months of his contract. The situation has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs. Barcelona will be among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the summer transfer window.
La Liga adventure on the horizon?
Barcelona’s interest in Bernardo Silva makes sense. The Catalan giants are scouring the market for a versatile playmaker heading into the summer transfer window, as Hansi Flick aims to add to his offensive unit later this year. Additionally, Silva’s contract situation makes him an appealing target for the financially-stricken Barcelona.
The latest report has revealed that Flick has told Barcelona to sign the Manchester City veteran in the summer transfer window, as he is “the team’s great hope for providing the control and dynamism that allows them to maintain dominance even when players’ legs start to tire”.
Flick views Silva as “the ideal partner for the young talents at La Masia, guaranteeing a superior understanding of the game that will raise the team’s competitive level” in the 2025/26 season. However, recent reports have claimed that Manchester City will attempt to tie the 31-year-old Portuguese international to a new contract to ward off his prospective suitors. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for Silva.
