Despite strong sporting results, FC Barcelona continue to face significant financial challenges. As they look to strengthen the squad, the Catalan club are reportedly eyeing a star available on a free transfer for the summer 2026 window.
Last season, Barcelona reclaimed the La Liga title with an attractive attacking style that delighted supporters. However, this resurgence has not coincided with stable finances. The Blaugrana must remain cautious and cannot afford to spend heavily in the transfer market as they did in previous years.
Sporting director Deco is tasked with finding solutions, such as the potential loan of Marcus Rashford. Barcelona are also investigating players who will be out of contract, which is why, according to Fichajes, they are studying the possibility of signing Bernardo Silva next June.
Barcelona position themselves for Bernardo Silva
The Portuguese midfielder has only a few months left on his contract with Manchester City. By June 2026, he will be a free agent, a situation that could benefit any club able to convince him. Barcelona hope to be his chosen destination, with the former AS Monaco player often linked with the Spanish side in recent seasons.
Bernardo Silva is likely to be one of the major opportunities in the 2026 transfer market. For Barcelona, signing him would bring an experienced player who remains highly effective. At 31, the Sky Blues’ number 20 may be keen to experience a new league after seven years at Manchester City. The question remains whether he will choose Barcelona, as Benfica and Juventus are also reportedly interested.
This article was originally published on Top Mercato.
