Barcelona have not given up on their long-term dream of luringManchester CitystarBernardo Silvato Spotify Camp Nou.
The Portuguese midfielder has been a priority target forBarcasince last summer, andMundo Deportivoclaims the Blaugranas are preparing to make last ditch effort to capture his signature.
ManCityare open to keeping Silva at the Etihad Stadium following a spectacular individual campaign, but they will not stand in the player’s way if an acceptable proposal arrives.
However, the Cityzens will demand at least €80 million for Silva – a figure that is affordable for Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal, who are also desperate to land the former AS Monaco man.
The 28-year-old already has an offer from the Riyadh club, who are prepared to offer him amind-boggling salary packageworth a ɾєρօɾτed €50m a year to ditch Europe for the Middle East.
NeitherBarcanor any club across Europe’s top five leagues can match the monstrous proposal from the Saudis, but the Spanish giants are hoping the player’s long-term desire to join them will tilt the tides in their favour.
Barca manager Xavi Hernandez is desperate to add Silva to his ranks this summer, and the club are ɾєρօɾτedly preparing an audacious loan with a conditional obligation to make the transfer permanent next year.
Silva’s representative Jorge MєɴԀes has a healthy rapport with the Spanish champions, and the super agent could be key in making the transfer happen.
Barca are hoping that La Liga would loosen their stance on the club’s salary budget, with Joan Laporta claiming Javier Tebas is considering their appeal, but nothing is set in stone.
IfBarcasuccessfully put together an acceptable proposal for Silva, they would have to make their move for the player early in the transfer window to allowMan Cityto sign a high-level replacement.
An unsuccessful move for Silva could seeBarcaswitch their attention toTottenham Hotspur outcast Giovani Lo Celso, who is also considered a top target by Xavi.
