Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has named the Premier League midfielder that Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has a 'real obsession' with.
Manchester City star Bernardo Silva has become one of the leading midfielders in European football following numerous excellent seasons under Pep Guardiola. The 27-year-old scored 13 goals and provided seven assists across 50 appearances last season.
The Portuguese international also started the majority of City's Premier League encounters as they secured their fourth top-flight title in five years.
Silva has been linked with a move away from the Etihad Stadium this summer. However, Romano has claimed that Barcelona would need to pay a huge fee if they were to secure the world-class playmaker. He went on to state that the move would be dependent on Frenkie de Jong's future.
The Italian expert told Wett Freunde:
"And then Xavi's real obsession is Bernado Silva. He's a player he loves. But it depends on the Frenkie de Jong thing. If Frenkie goes to Manchester United, then Bernado can be an option. If not, I think it will be very complicated to find an agreement with Manchester City. They want around €85-90m for Bernado Silva. So not easy negotiations for Barcelona.”
Fabrizio Romano offers transfer update on Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong
The 25-year-old midfielder has become a key part of Xavi Hernandez's midfield three since the Blaugrana legend became manager in November last year.
However, the Catalonian club are in deep financial trouble. They may have to sell an asset to raise some funds, with Erik ten Hag reportedly keen to bring De Jong to Manchester United. Romano claims:
"At the moment, there is no agreement. So it's certainly not an easy deal. I'm sure Man United will try everything because they believe that signing Frenkie de Jong means more than just signing a fantastic midfielder, more than just signing an important player on the pitch. It will be a message to the market. That's why Man United are obsessed with this transfer."
Romano added:
"It's not easy because Barcelona were pretty clear in the last meeting with Man United. They told them that they will not accept 60 million euros or 70 million euros with bonus payments.”
"They want 86 million euros. That's exactly what they invested in for Frenkie de Jong a few years ago. They want the same money. And another point they need to understand is how much they can reinvest considering La Liga rules."
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jonatzDjango
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while Barcelona are 500mil in the hole, Messi has generated 700mil for PSG through image right, marketing and match day income.
jonatzDjango
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Who told you this rubbish ?
Read your team news. Just because you don't know doesn't mean the information is rubbish. you are welcome. A little respect too
Neyofire
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Barcelona owe 129mil of transfer debt to 19 different clubs according to reports.
Who told you this rubbish ?
jonatzDjango
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Barcelona owe 129mil of transfer debt to 19 different clubs according to reports.
washim67
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Bernardo Silva is fucking overrated Portuguese player. He will be a flop..I don't understand what the hell barca management upto with this shit guy..They must sign worldclass center back & Lewandowski & left back..& must sell some garbage players
Hazazi92
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Frenkie isn't good neither as a CDM but good as box to box. That's why I named Tielemans and Neves, then we can go for Laimer who's available for £20m, a good CDM
I believe u never saw him play at Ajax, FDJ can play as box 2 box and cdm i saw a match where he played as a defender his versatility is what Man u need at the moment
Alhafson
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if you want pedri to get this number like my comment
zapklmrsz
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Take Lingardinho barca..he is an improved player.
Zenthil
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just do a swap barca and city forget United as we all are [Crylaugh]
yutcklpstu
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rubbish how much did you paid for Maguire?
That is my point, we must avoid past mistakes. As a CDM, Laimer ( £20m) is better than De jong. As a box to box, I rather go for cheaper options Tielemans or Neves
Wayabckos
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What the obsession about FDJ? He's not worth €86m; Utd should walk away and go for Nerves or/ and Tielemans who are proven in EPL. Why don't we learn from past mistakes?
If man utd doesn't have the money they should probably settle for average guys you named untill even they reject them like Eriksen timber etc. 😂😂
Dokekltz
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Manchester united board should allow Erik ten hag on transfer make as free season it's around the corner.make everything possible to finalize the players dejong,timber, Antony Erikson etc if not we still the same position no6 on tablet
Glen15seq
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rubbish how much did you paid for Maguire?
How much did Barcelona pay for philippe coutinho and for how much did they sell
yucckmtuyz
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What the obsession about FDJ? He's not worth €86m; Utd should walk away and go for Nerves or/ and Tielemans who are proven in EPL. Why don't we learn from past mistakes?
rubbish how much did you paid for Maguire?
yutcklpstu
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United need Central Defensive Medfielder. Neves and Tielemans are not naturally good at that position
Frenkie isn't good neither as a CDM but good as box to box. That's why I named Tielemans and Neves, then we can go for Laimer who's available for £20m, a good CDM
Fancemns
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What the obsession about FDJ? He's not worth €86m; Utd should walk away and go for Nerves or/ and Tielemans who are proven in EPL. Why don't we learn from past mistakes?
United need Central Defensive Medfielder. Neves and Tielemans are not naturally good at that position
Farhanmotala_43
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keep dreaming😂
yutcklpstu
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What the obsession about FDJ? He's not worth €86m; Utd should walk away and go for Nerves or/ and Tielemans who are proven in EPL. Why don't we learn from past mistakes?
Mipnopty
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