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Barcelona view Manchester City veteran star as a backup option for the summer
TL;DR
Barcelona is considering Manchester City veteran star as a backup option for their summer transfer plans. The club aims to strengthen their squad with a new striker, left-footed centre-back, and left-winger.
Key points
- Barcelona is preparing for a significant summer transfer window
- A new striker and left-footed centre-back are top priorities
- Julian Alvarez and Alessandro Bastoni are key targets
- Barcelona is also searching for a left-winger
- Marcus Rashford's future at the club is uncertain
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Barcelona view Manchester City veteran star as a backup option for the summer
FC Barcelona are gearing up for a huge summer transfer window, with the club setting themselves some lofty goals.
A top-quality new striker is at the top of the wishlist for the Catalans, along with a new left-footed centre-back, as well as a left-winger.
Julian Alvarez and Alessandro Bastoni have been identified as the key targets for the first two positions, respectively, while the search for a left-winger indicates that Marcus Rashford is unlikely to continue beyond this season.
At the same time, the La Liga champions remain alert to other potential options in the market, one of whom happens to be Bernardo Silva of Manchester City.
Bernardo only a backup target
According to RAC1, Barcelona view Bernardo Silva as, at best, a backup option heading into the summer transfer window.
The Manchester City captain has announced his decision to leave the club at the end of the season when his contract expires. As such, he will be available as a free agent this summer.
Q&A
Who is Barcelona targeting for their summer transfer window?
Barcelona is targeting Julian Alvarez for a striker position and Alessandro Bastoni for a left-footed centre-back.
What positions is Barcelona looking to fill this summer?
Barcelona is looking to fill the striker, left-footed centre-back, and left-winger positions this summer.
Is Marcus Rashford likely to stay at Barcelona next season?
Marcus Rashford is unlikely to continue at Barcelona beyond this season.
