Barcelona see €80 million-rated Premier League superstar as an ‘impossible dream’

According to journalist Javi Miguel, Manchester City superstar Bernardo Silva’s arrival at Barcelona in the ongoing transfer window is seen as an impossible dream.

It is largely understood that Barcelona would want to acquire at least two new players before the transfer window ends – a creative midfielder and a right-back who can get into the team right away.

In that regard, Bernardo has been identified as the priority candidate but considering the fact that his contract with Man City runs until 2025, the cost of the entire operation would skyrocket. 

Man City want to renew Silva’s contract

Bernardo Silva has been one of the most in-demand players this transfer window, as apart from Barcelona, the likes of Paris Saint-Germain and a team from Saudi Arabia are also interested in his acquisition.

Now, Barcelona manager Xavi continues to be the midfielder’s biggest admirer but as reported before, City are in no mood to entertain any offer for the 28-year-old.

In fact, after reporting that City would not stand in the midfielder’s way if he decides to leave, they have now branded Silva, whose market value stands at €80 million, ‘non-transferable’.

As a result, despite reportedly dreaming of playing for the Catalan team, the player could end up signing a new contract with Man City instead.

The Cityzens willing to offer him a new contract that would increase his wages to €18 million per season.

Barcelona have contingency 

All this has forced Barcelona to look for alternatives, and Tottenham Hotspur’s Giovani Lo Celso has been identified as a possible contingency.

The Argentina international, who spent the last eighteen months on loan at Villarreal, is also wanted by Aston Villa and Napoli, but if Barcelona come up with an offer, it could be too hard to refuse.

At the moment, everything hinges on how Barcelona proceed with their exit operations.

If they are able to get rid of players like Sergino Dest, Franck Kessie, and Clement Lenglet, there could be room to sign another midfielder and a right-back as well.

But, an operation for Silva, as things stand, is seen as an ‘impossible dream’.

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