Xavi does not see €50 million-rated Portuguese forward as a priority target for Barcelona

Ousmane Dembele’s potential move to Paris Saint-Germain has forced Barcelona to step up their efforts to sign a new forward.

The club have been recently linked with a move for Joao Felix, who had expressed his desire to sign join Barcelona earlier in the summer.

Another option for the Blaugrana is Bernardo Silva. The club could be in a position to go after the Portuguese international if they receive big money for Dembele this summer.

Joao Felix not a priority

According to Javi Miguel, Felix is not a priority for Xavi Hernandez. The Barcelona coach is well aware of his options in the market, but he does not want to prioritise a move for the Atletico Madrid forward.

This comes on the back of several reports that suggested Barcelona are in conversation with Atletico Madrid, seeking a loan deal for the Portuguese international.

However, signing Felix, whose current market value stands at €50 million, could be a costly affair, even on a loan deal.

Xavi, therefore, has yet to show any urgency in signing the former SL Benfica starlet.

Barcelona, though, have rekindled their pursuit of Felix following speculations linking Dembele to a move to PSG. But whether or not they will go through with the deal remains to be seen.

Bernardo Silva remains a target

On the flip side, Javi Miguel claims Barcelona have a minimum chance of signing Bernardo Silva following the exit of Dembele.

It is no secret that Xavi is a huge admirer of the Manchester City superstar. The Barça coach sees him as the ideal man to reinforce the team’s ranks in the interior midfield position.

But between Silva and Felix, the latter appears to be a more financially viable option for Barcelona.

It is, therefore, up to Barcelona to decide, as they look to reinforce their options in the attacking unit.

Player valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on date of publication.