With a daring trade proposal including Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona could put Manchester City’s resolve to keep Bernardo Silva to the test.
Despite his continued importance to City, Silva has been linked with a move to Catalonia over the past year.
The speculations, however, have reappeared this summer as Xavi looks to give his midfield more inventiveness in preparation for an upcoming defense of the La Liga championship.
Despite the connections, Barcelona’s ongoing financial recovery makes a deal unlikely due to City’s €60 million asking price for Silva.
According to rumours from the Daily Mirror, a deal may be facilitated if Barcelona included a player swap in the talks. De Jong has been a target for City for a long time.
De Jong turned off a transfer last summer despite intense interest from Manchester United, and he was crucial to the first league title victory since 2019.
City are looking for a new midfielder after missing out on Declan Rice, with captain Ilkay Gundogan already joining Barcelona.