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Man United’s summer transfer blow: Barcelona join chase for top target
MANCHESTER UNITED reportedly face competition to sign Monaco star Bernardo Silva.
Bernardo Silva is on Manchester United's radar
The 22-year-old has produced some eye-catching displays this season, and impressed in Monaco’s 5-3 defeat to Manchester City in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie on Tuesday.
The Portuguese star has also attracted interest from Chelsea.
Jose Mourinho is keen to strike a deal for Bernardo Silva
Jorge Mendes (pictured) represents Jose Mourinho and Bernardo Silva
Manchester United face challenge to sign Monaco star Bernardo Silva
But Spanish paper Mundo Deportivo claim Barcelona are ready to resurrect their interest.
The report suggests Silva was brought to the Catalan giants’ attention when they scouted his team-mate Fabinho.
Barca’s technical director Robert Fernandez even paid a visit to watch Silva in action for Monaco against Nice earlier this month.
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Indeed, should Barca let one of their players leave, they could be persuaded to make a move for him.
Mourinho and Silva both share the same agent - Jorge Mendes - which could play in United's favour.
Suitors may be forced to stump as much as £70million for Silva.
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