Barcelona have set their sight on Manchester City duo Joao Cancelo and Bernardo Silva as their main transfer objectives for the upcoming season.
Joao Cancelo spent the whole of 2023/24 season on loan at Barcelona while Bernardo Silva continued his good form under Pep Guardiola by helping the citizens win another Premier League title.
However, latest report from Sky Sports revealed that Barcelona have identified both City players as their top targets for the upcoming season.
According to the report, Barcelona are eager to keep Cancelo on loan for another year, while President Joan Laporta has set his sights on bringing Bernardo Silva to the team.
Bernardo Silva of Manchester City celebrates after winning the game during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images)
Cancelo is highly regarded at Barcelona, having made a significant impact during his time with the club. Despite the club not winning any trophies, fans fell in lover with the Portuguese display.
However, Barcelona’s financial troubles prevent them from making a large purchase, more reasons the Catalonia side are eager to work on a loan deal.
Though Man City are reportedly willing to sell Cancelo rather than sanction another loan deal, Barcelona are looking like the only club interested in the Portuguese.
On the other hand, Bernardo Silva has been linked to Barcelona in previous transfer window but the Spanish club were unable to secure a deal.
Reports have now suggest that Barcelona have devised a plan to sign him. They intend to pay a total of €58 million, split into three payments of €19 million each, spread out until 2025.
It will take a lot to convince Silva to leave Man City where he is highly rated by manager Pep Guardiola.
Barcelona’s interest in both players is clear, and they are working hard to overcome their financial constraints to make these deals happen.
