Barça still confident of signing Bernardo Silva

Xavi Hernandez wants Bernardo Silva to bolster Barcelona's attacking midfield. It is the dream of a coach who knows that it will be difficult to fulfil all his wishes.

So far, Joan Laporta has signed each and every one of the signings he has wanted. But getting Bernardo Silva means convincing Manchester City and getting Frenkie de Jong to leave.

The first thing is the Dutchman's departure. 'Sport' explained that the midfielder's representative is due to meet with the club on Wednesday to discuss his future.

Barcelona, if they want to sign the player, have to either reduce the player's salary or find a way out. And there is no one more interested than Manchester United.

However, for the moment they have met the player's refusal. Frenkie de Jong is happy at the Catalan giants and has no short-term plans to leave Barcelona.

Barça optimistic about Bernardo Silva

Despite this, Barcelona are still confident that Bernardo Silva will be playing for them on 2nd September.

The influence that Xavi Hernandez has had in securing signings brings optimism to Barcelona, who are hoping that Bernardo Silva will join the club.

Laporta also wants to give his coach as many signings as possible. But after Jules Kounde and Robert Lewandowski, Bernardo Silva is the most difficult signing to land.