Juventus see Barcelona as a ‘major threat’ in pursuit of Manchester City captain – report

Bernardo Silva will be a free agent this summer. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Juventus, preparing for an active summer in the transfer market with the aim of returning to contention for major titles, initiated contact with the Portuguese international already.

Silva has taken a couple more weeks to decide on the next step in his career, taking into account Juventus’ strong interest.

However, in Turin, there is a sense that there is a real threat to the progress the Bianconeri have already made in the form of Barcelona.

Barcelona have held a magnetic attraction for Silva since he was a child, and according to reports in Spain, he still dreams of donning the Blaugrana shirt and is prepared to wait and see if an approach is made.

So, it remains to be seen whether Barça opt to make a move or if Silva ends up making progress in his talks with Juventus.

Other possibilities remain on the market for the Manchester City captain, including Major League Soccer and the Saudi Pro League, both financially attractive options