Bernardo Silva Signs as Real Option for Barcelona

Bernardo Silva is a "real option" for Barcelona, sources have told ESPN, as the Spanish champions continue their summer transfer window.

What happened?

Silva, 31, announced he will leave Manchester City after nine years at the Etihad Stadium when his contract expires in June.

The Portugal international has drawn interest from a host of clubs, including Atlético Madrid, Benfica, and teams in Saudi Arabia and the MLS.

He has yet to comment on his next move, but sources at Barça have confirmed his signing is "possible" and a "real option."

Barça have already completed a deal taking Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United for an initial fee of €70 million.

The club have stepped up their interest in Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez, following the arrival of Gordon.

Marcus Rashford's name also remains on the table, with Barça having an option to make his loan from Manchester United permanent for €30m.

Club sources say they have not ruled out bringing the England forward back, despite signing Gordon, who plays the same position.

But they would like to re-negotiate the terms of the deal with United.