Transfer: Bernardo Silva’s next club revealed

Barcelona are closing in on a move to sign former Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva.

Silva is currently a free agent after he left the Etihad at the end of this season.

The Portuguese playmaker is believed to be keen on a move to the Spanish champions.

Barca have previously explored a deal while Xavi Hernandez was manager at the Camp Nou.

But the 31-year-old opted to extend his stay with City at that time.

According to Sport, the landscape has shifted dramatically three years later and Silva now wants a final major challenge in Europe.

He is has tasked his agent Jorge Mendes, to finalize an agreement with Barcelona.