Barcelona are plotting an audacious move for Manchester City star Bernardo Silva despite the Catalan club's perilous financial situation.
The Catalan giants are looking to rejuvenate their squad and have been linked with a host of names including Leeds winger Raphinha and Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona are hopeful of landing the Portuguese international with president Joan Laporta and agent Jorge Mendes having already discussed a strategy to get a deal over the line.
Barca's optimism stems from reports claiming the City star wants to play for Barcelona, however the Premier League champions are likely to demand a fee in the region of £85 million which as a standalone deal, would prove challenging.