Despite already having Oriol Romeu as their fourth summer signing and having previously signed Gundogan, FC Barcelona is still rumoured to be interested in another player to further bolster the midfield unit. The Catalan club has been interested in this player, Bernardo Silva, at least since the last year.
SPORT claims that Bernardo Silva’s name is still widely used at the Barcelona offices. The Portuguese player is favoured by both Xavi and the higher-ups, but as was the case last summer, the Blaugranes lack the funds to carry out such a significant transaction.
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One of the most recent reported developments has emphasised Barcelona’s interest in the player. Some teenage Barcelona supporters reportedly kept asking Joan Laporta, the club’s president, if the Portuguese player will be signed by the team. Laporta replied “I would like to” to these inquiries with a smile.
Pep Guardiola would be very hesitant to allow Bernardo Silva to leave Manchester City because he is a crucial member of the team that won the treble last season. The Portuguese played 55 times for the Citizens during their most successful season, contributing eight assists and seven goals.
The next piece of the puzzle for FC Barcelona’s summer business would be the addition of another central midfielder, ideally Bernardo Silva, to
With the addition of another central midfielder, ideally Bernardo Silva, to their roster, FC Barcelona would like to complete their summer business. Their financial stability, however, limits the amount of action they can take in the transfer market and only permits a player like Lo Celso to be on loan for the time being before the club moves for a permanent transfer later.
