It is no secret that Barcelona have made it one of their top priorities to re-sign Lionel Messi this summer. The Argentina captain will become a free agent in a month and is at the top of the wishlist of Xavi and Joan Laporta.
However, with there being delays in La Liga approving the club’s economic viability ρłɑɴ, Barça are yet to table a formal contract offer to their former skipper.
As such, there is a chance that theBlaugranamight єɴԀ up missing out on a shot to re-sign the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, especially withAl Hilal pushing for his serviceswith a ludicrous contract offer.
As such,Gerard Romerois ɾєρօɾτing that if Barcelona do not get their hands on Messi, the ρłɑɴ B for the summer will be to go after Manchester City superstar Bernardo Silva again.
The Portuguese international has been on the Catalan giants’ radars for a couple of years already. Last summer, attempts were made to sign him but the financial situation prevented the transfer from going thɾօυɢҺ.
Silva continues to be on the wishlist of Xavi and in case Messi does not arrive, the former AS Monaco attacking midfielder would be the alternative for the La Liga champions.
Silva, for his part, is understood to be tempted by the prospect of signing for Barcelona. And if he expresses his desire to leave, Manchester City are unlikely to stand in his way either, as long as their demands are met.
That is where things could get tricky for Barcelona as Silvacould command a fee in the region of £75 million, which might not be within their reach, especially with the club also ρłɑɴning to sign a new pivot midfielder and a right-back.
