Man City demand €80 million for Barcelona target, deal ‘impossible’

Barcelona have been dealt with a fresh blow in their bid to sign Bernardo Silva. Although the club had given up their pursuit of the Manchester City star a while ago, it appears there is practically no chance of signing the player this summer.

According to Luis Rojo, Manchester City are demanding a whopping €80 million for the services of Bernardo Silva this summer. This makes the Portuguese international an unaffordable target for the Catalan giants.

The club are facing an economic crisis and must get rid of their unwanted stars, in order to reduce their inflated wage bill.

Luis Rojo’s update on Bernardo Silva came shortly after a report, which suggested Manchester City are seeking an ambitious swap deal involving Silva and Frenkie de Jong. But it appears the Premier League giants favour a cash deal for the playmaker.

Formerly of SL Benfica, Bernardo Silva has enjoyed immense success since joining Manchester City in 2017. He has featured in over 300 matches for Man City, winning almost everything there is to win in European and English football.

However, shortly after securing the Champions League title last month, Bernardo Silva hinted at his desire to start a new adventure elsewhere. Barcelona were touted as a possible destination, with the player himself keen on plying his trade for the Catalans.

But the Blaugrana are not in a position to fund a move for Bernardo Silva, which means the club must shift their focus to other alternatives. Giovani Lo Celso could reportedly emerge as the ideal choice for Barça, as they look to reinforce their options in the creative department.

However, it must be noted that Barça are likely to prioritise a move for a right-back and a defensive midfielder before they set their sights on a creative midfielder.