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Barcelona 'rekindle interest in Bernardo Silva, Alvaro Morata, Joao Felix'

Barcelona 'rekindle interest in attacking trio'
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Barcelona are reportedly ready to rekindle their interest in Manchester City's Bernardo Silva and Atletico Madrid duo Alvaro Morata and Joao Felix this summer.

Barcelona are reportedly ready to rekindle their interest in attacking trio Bernardo Silva, Alvaro Morata and Joao Felix this summer.

The Spanish giants have been linked with a number of attacking reinforcements this summer ahead of an expected overhaul.

Barcelona already have eight attackers on their books, but Luuk de Jong is expected to return to parent club Sevilla and Adama Traore is also only on loan at the club from Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Ousmane Dembele is currently due to be a free agent when his contract expires at the end of the season, while the likes of Memphis Depay and Martin Braithwaite have both been linked with summer exits.

Xavi is keen to bolster his ranks after seeing his side suffer a trophyless season, losing out on the La Liga title to Real Madrid and also suffering early exits from the Champions League, Europa League and Copa del Rey.

The Catalan outfit have been linked with moves for Robert Lewandowski and Erling Braut Haaland, but Tuttosport reports that they have now revived their interest in other targets as back-up plans.

Juventus' Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring their first goal, December 18, 2021© Reuters

Atletico Madrid duo Alvaro Morata and Joao Felix are both thought to be on their radar, having previously been linked with moves to Camp Nou.

Morata is currently on loan at Juventus, where he has scored 11 goals and assisted eight more in 46 appearances across all competitions this season.

However, the Italian outfit are reportedly reluctant to trigger the €35m (£29.9m) option-to-buy clause in his contract this summer, while a rumoured move to Arsenal is not thought to be of interest to the Spain international.

Barcelona are also keeping tabs on the situation, while Felix is on their shortlist of potential options too.

The 22-year-old has been limited to just 13 starts in La Liga this season, but he has still scored 10 goals and created six more in 35 outings across all competitions.

Barcelona are hopeful that Atletico may be forced to lower their demands for Felix if they fail to qualify for the Champions League next season, although Diego Simeone's side are in the driving seat for the final top-four spot.

Atletico Madrid's Joao Felix celebrates scoring their first goal on February 19, 2022© Reuters

A separate report in The Mirror claims that Barca are also keeping tabs on Bernardo Silva's situation at Manchester City ahead of a possible summer move.

The Spanish outfit were interested in signing the Portugal international last summer, but were unable to force through a deal due to their financial situation.

Bernardo is understood to be open to a move to La Liga, while Man City are in the market for a long-term replacement for departing club captain Fernandinho.

Reports have also suggested that Pep Guardiola's side have agreed personal terms with Haaland, potentially increasing the need for them raise funds through player sales.

Guardiola is understood to be a keen admirer of Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, and the Dutchman has been linked with a move away from Camp Nou this summer.

Barca would reportedly consider the possibility of a swap deal between De Jong and Bernardo, despite manager Xavi having previously talked up De Jong as the "future" of the club.

The 24-year-old has started 28 of Barcelona's La Liga games this season and has made 45 appearances in total, scoring four goals and assisting five more.

Man City have also been linked with a surprise move for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, who is set to leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.

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