The Bernardo Silva file is accelerating behind the scenes and is taking an unfavorable turn for Juventus, despite the Old Lady’s great interest in the former Monaco player. The Portuguese midfielder from Manchester City is reportedly moving closer to FC Barcelona, where an agreement in principle has already been found between the different parties. The transfer is even mentioned as “almost already concluded” in Catalonia, driven in particular by the desire of the player, ready to agree to a significant salary effort to join the Blaugrana project. All that would now be missing is the definitive approval of Hansi Flick, whose choices in midfield would still condition certain decisions of the squad.
In this context, Juventus sees its main avenue seriously closing, despite a recent and affirmed interest in the Portuguese player. The Bianconeri remain away from concrete discussions, now dominated by Barça, even if the file is not completely closed. Indeed, other factors could further revive the suspense, especially competition from Turkey, with Galatasaray which would have sent a significant offer to the player’s entourage according to Tuttosport. But at this stage, it is Barça which holds the rope, leaving Juventus in the position of observer on a file which is gradually escaping it. To be continued…