Barcelona discussed two superstar signings with Jorge Mendes in yesterday’s meeting – report

Monday’s meeting between Barcelona officials and super-agent Jorge Mendes has given way to a lot of speculation in the media.

Reports have claimed that the Portuguese agent offered the Blaugrana a chance to sign Manchester United superstar and Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo, who is keen on leaving the Premier League giants.

There have also been suggestions that the name of Ronaldo’s compatriot and Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves has been put back on the table by Mendes, although the 25-year-old is valued at €85 million, putting him out of reach for Barça at the moment.

Another report from Spanish journalist David Bernabeu Reverter is now claiming that two more superstar signings were discussed during the meeting between the Barcelona hierarchy and Mendes, with the names of Bernardo Silva and Jules Kounde coming up in talks.

It is no secret that Barça have been pursuing Silva and Kounde for quite some time now. Their admiration for the former goes back to the last summer window when they tried to sign him but a lack of funds meant that the midfielder stayed at Manchester City.

However, things could change this summer, especially with Barcelona planning to sell Frenkie de Jong in order to make room for the Portuguese international, while using the proceeds from the Dutchman’s potential sale to fund a move for Silva.

The 27-year-old has also expressed a desire to join the Catalans, although Man City’s €100 million price tag could be a hindrance. Given their close ties with Mendes, who represents Silva, Barça might be hoping for an assist from the super-agent in pursuit of themidfielder.

As for Kounde, he has emerged as the top defensive target for manager Xavi Hernandez this summer. The 23-year-old has been amongst the best defenders in La Liga over the past couple of seasons and is seen as a vital addition by the club’s technical staff.

And his name was also discussed during the meeting with Mendes on Monday, as per the report. While the Portuguese super-agent does not represent Kounde, Sevilla have put him in charge of facilitating a sale for the French centre-back this summer, as per Relevo.

It explains why the topic of Kounde was broached during the discussions earlier this week. Sevilla, though, remain insistent that they want €65 million for the 23-year-old.

Whether Mendes can help Barça by convincing the Andalusians to accept a lower fee or a player in exchange remains to be seen.