Joan Laporta was clear. According to the president of FC Barcelona, the Blaugranas want to recruit “two midfielders and a side”. And for the moment, the tracks envisaged are not flashy. Nevertheless, Mundo Deportivo ensures this Wednesday evening that the Catalans have not abandoned the track leading to Bernardo Silva.
Information that may surprise since the same Laporta had declared a few weeks ago that the Portuguese from Manchester City was one of the inaccessible targets. “These are operations that we are not considering because of the financial implications. » Has the situation changed?
Barça believes in it
First of all, it should be remembered that the attacking midfielder did not seem enthusiastic about the idea of giving in to Saudi advances. As for the strong interest of Paris Saint-Germain, the former Monegasque would be more seduced, but it is Pep Guardiola who is doing everything to keep a player whose market value is estimated at 50 M€ minimum by his leaders.
How can Barça still be in the race? Obviously, it’s a story of speech. MD recalls that this file remains financially very complicated. However, the Catalan newspaper assures that Xavi is pushing for it. The Lusitanian would be thrilled and above all, Guardiola would have promised him since last year that a departure would be facilitated if Barça came to knock on his door.
But can a promise really weigh very heavily in the face of economic realities? Hard to say, but MD adds that the formula of a loan (paying?) with a mandatory purchase option could do the trick. However, this would only shift the XXL sum to be paid over time.
