Manchester City involved in financial irregularity storm, Barcelona eyeing Silva

2023-02-10 14:46

Manchester City involved in financial irregularity storm, Barcelona eyeing Silva


With Premier League Manchester City under investigation for financial irregularities, sources say La Liga giants Barcelona are still in touch with 28-year-old Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva over transfer matters, with the Portuguese midfielder seen as a move this summer. The import target of the window.


Future of player accused of financial misconduct at risk


Following the Premier League's allegations of financial violations against Manchester City , it is conceivable that this club will be reviewed by an independent committee in the next few months. Deducting its 15 Serie A points and the penalty crisis of being banned from high-level disintegration, this will directly shake the future of the club and players.


Therefore, major European clubs are paying close attention to the situation of Manchester City and their players, and Barcelona are also very concerned about Silva .


Silva in attacking role, Barcelona aim to strengthen squad


Since the Portuguese midfielder moved to Manchester City from Ligue 1 Monaco in 2017, his performance in Manchester City has been recognized by the club. He played 281 games in 5 seasons and scored 50 goals and With 56 assists, he was awarded Manchester City's best player and led Manchester City to win many championships including the FA Cup, League Cup, Community Shield and Premier League championships.


Since Barcelona intends to sign in this summer to strengthen the midfield and attacking lineup, Silva, who can play both midfield and attacking roles, is naturally an ideal candidate for the club to kill two birds with one stone, because his addition can help Barcelona strengthen the striker and midfield lineup Depth, and Silva's ball-handling ability is also quite in line with Barcelona's style, and is favored by coach Xavi.


Manchester City involved in financial irregularity storm, Barcelona eyeing Silva


Silva intends to go to Spain to start a new career journey


In recent weeks, it has been reported that Barcelona intends to sign Silva in the summer transfer window. It is reported that Silva also stated that he is eager to join a new club at the end of this season to start a new adventure in his career, and is keen to join Barcelona, and the two sides have reached a relationship.


High transfer fee may become the biggest obstacle


Manchester City involved in financial irregularity storm, Barcelona eyeing Silva


However, the value of the Portuguese midfielder has risen sharply as high as 80 million euros, and the high transfer fee will become the biggest obstacle for Barcelona on the road to introducing Silva.


However, according to the Spanish media "Mundo Deportivo", Barcelona has been in touch with Silva's agent Jorge Mendes. The two sides have made good progress in negotiations and are seeking to transfer Silva in the summer. possibility.