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Barcelona are reportedly prepared to bid for AS Monaco star Bernardo Silva in the summer, having scouted the Portuguese playmaker in recent Ligue 1 action.
Barca had technical director Robert Fernandez watch Monaco's 3-0 win over Nice on Saturday, according to The Sun's Dave Fraser. Silva was the clear focus for Fernandez, per Fraser: "The orders from the Catalan giants were to keep a close eye on the ten-cap Portugal international as they prepare a summer bid."
Fraser also revealed how La Liga giants Barcelona now believe Silva could become a key player at a higher level: "Barcelona initially cast their eye over Silva as they feared Arda Turan may be lured away by a big-money offer to join the Chinese Super League.