Barcelona target Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva

Barcelona ‘target Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva and could offer Frenkie de Jong as part of a potential swap deal’ as Pep Guardiola seeks to fill void left by outgoing Fernandinho

  • Barcelona target Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva this summer
  • The Catalan giants could offer a swap deal that includes Frenkie de Jong in return
  • The 27-year-old has registered 11 goals and five assists so far this season

Barcelona are considering a move for Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva and could offer a swap deal involving Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong.

The Portugal international attracted an approach from Barca last summer before eventually opting to stay at the Etihad Stadium.

The 27-year-old hasn’t always been a regular fixture for the Citizens since joining from Monaco in 2017, but this campaign he has contributed with 11 goals and five assists.

Barca could use Frenkie de Jong in a swap deal

Barcelona are considering a move for Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva and could offer a swap deal involving Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong

The Portugal international drew an approach from Barca last summer before staying

The Portugal international drew an approach from Barca last summer before staying

The Catalan giants are interested in signing Silva and amid their ongoing financial struggles, the La Liga giants could offer midfielder de Jong in return, according to Mundo Deportivo.

The deal could potentially work for both sides, with City boss Pep Guardiola being a huge admirer of de Jong and needing to shake things up after a heartbreaking Champions League semi-final exit to Real Madrid .

The Spaniard wanted to sign de Jong from Ajax three years ago but the club were beaten to his signing by Barcelona.

City boss Pep Guardiola wanted to sign Frenkie de Jong from Ajax three years ago

City boss Pep Guardiola wanted to sign Frenkie de Jong from Ajax three years ago

The Citizens could be tempted, despite Silva becoming a key player for them this campaign, or they could even just reignite that interest if Barca are forced to sell the 24-year-old due to financial constraints.

Barcelona have even put a £58m price tag on de Jong with rivals Manchester United also hugely interested.

De Jong was close to a move to the Etihad Stadium in 2019 – family members had visited properties in the North West – before ultimately choosing the Catalan giants.

Club captain Fernandinho has recently confirmed he is set to leave this summer, ending his illustrious nine-year spell and leaving a big hole in City’s midfield.

Boss Guardiola is expected to want to strengthen his midfield this summer after using just five midfielders in three different positions mainly this campaign.

Boss Guardiola is expected to want to strengthen his midfield in the summer window

Boss Guardiola is expected to want to strengthen his midfield in the summer window

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