Barcelona dey move to sign Bernardo Silva, and dis one fit end Marcus Rashford hopes of staying at Camp Nou. According to reports, the Portuguese international wey dey leave Manchester City as free agent, don almost complete im transfer to Barcelona, with deal 90% done.
The 31-year-old versatile star don be target for Barcelona for long time. President Joan Laporta and the sporting department don admire am for years, but before now, no be say the move fit happen. Now wey Silva dey free, Barcelona don see chance and dey move fast.
But dis Silva deal get implication for Rashford. The 28-year-old Englishman, wey spend dis season on loan from Manchester United, don enjoy solid time for Barcelona and want to stay. Barcelona get €30 million buy clause for am, but dem dey try to negotiate another loan with mandatory purchase option. However, Manchester United no gree for that plan.
Now, with Silva almost signed and Anthony Gordon deal already confirmed, there no go be space for Rashford for the squad. Barcelona believe say Silva, even at 31, still dey in very good physical condition. Dis season for Manchester City, he remain undisputed starter under Pep Guardiola.
Barcelona also think say Silva arrival go get important impact for dressing room because of im leadership qualities. Besides, dem see am as highly useful player wey fit operate for several different positions. Talks between Barcelona sporting department and Jorge Mendes dey progress, with both parties aware say player salary no go be problem. Silva, wey priority na to play for La Liga under any circumstances, also willing to make financial effort if necessary.
So, as Barcelona dey finalize Silva move, Rashford future for Camp Nou dey look uncertain. The club don decide to move on, and the Englishman fit need to find new club if he want continue for top level.
