Manchester City Star Bernardo Silva is looking to leave the club following limited game time at the club and could potentially make a move to Laliga giants Barcelona.
As the January transfer window nears its close, Barcelona are actively seeking to reinforce their squad with at least one high-quality signing.
While the Catalan club have been closely monitoring players such as Sofyan Amrabat and Anthony Elanga, a recent report from respected journalist Gerard Romero has revealed that Barcelona’s top target is none other than Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva.
Considered a vital component of the City setup, Silva has enjoyed an impressive spell with the English club, but has long been linked with a move to Barcelona, where he is admired by legendary player Xavi Hernandez.
Although Barcelona attempted to sign Silva during the summer transfer window, the move failed to materialize. The Portuguese international remained at City, content to continue playing in the Premier League.
However, recent reports suggest that Silva is unhappy at City and, like teammate Joao Cancelo, is considering leaving the club, possibly as soon as this month.
According to Romero, a January transfer for Silva to Barcelona is not feasible, as the Catalan club cannot sign him on transfer deadline day. The only possibility would be a loan move with a non-mandatory purchase option, subject to agreement from City and a significant salary reduction for Silva.
Barcelona have reportedly stated that they will not be able to sign any further players this month and are focusing on registering players such as Gavi. As such, a summer move to Camp Nou appears to be a more realistic option for Silva, who may be seeking a new challenge after his successful stint in the Premier League.