Manchester City face Barcelona in a charity match at the Camp Nou today and the money collected from ticket sales will go to funding ALS research through the Luzon Foundation.
The friendly tie could also see the two sides discuss Bernardo Silva, who is wanted by the Catalan club.
Sport explain Xavi Hernández ‘still dreams’ of signing the Manchester City star as he is the player the manager wants at Barcelona.
Xavi is of the belief the Portugal international gives ‘structure’ and can translate his ideas on the pitch. Therefore, there’s ‘insistence’ to sign the former AS Monaco man.
Although the coach dreams of signing the 28-year-old, Sport warns that as days go by, the deal seems to be getting complicated, especially since his arrival is closely linked to the departure of Frenkie de Jong. The Dutchman has so far refused to leave.
They will also have to convince Pep Guardiola’s side, who are insisting it is too late to part ways with Silva.
Mundo Deportivo discuss Barcelona’s interest in the midfielder. They state Manchester City are aware of this and ‘don’t close any doors for him’ to leave the Etihad in this window.
At the same time, the Citizens warn the star has a €100m valuation and he can only wear the Barca shirt if they were to pay this figure.
Xavi dreams of signing Silva and Barca have a desire to fulfil their manager’s request. Their sporting needs, however, clash with their poor financial conditions, which makes any potential deal for the City star complicated.
