Silva, Cancelo & Thiago: Are Barcelona planning a Premier League raid this summer?

Possibly carving their way to a first La Liga crown since 2019 last season, Barcelona have certainly hit a real milestone under Xavi in ​​the last 18 months.

Dethroning bitter rivals Real Madrid and appearing to have found some much-needed stability, the Spanish giants have made it clear they are looking to build on their domestic success this summer.

By welcoming former Manchester City icon Ilkay Gundogan to Catalonia earlier in the transfer window in what was a blockbuster free kick, it's no secret that Barcelona are stuck with some financial restrictions public behind the scenes.

However, while Xavi's side might have made it clear that Aston Villa target Ferran Torres would be allowed to leave the Nou Camp, Barca are said to be eyeing a Premier League raid in the next six months. weeks.

Looking to lure a series of England's biggest names to La Liga this summer, we've taken a look at three Premier League superstars who have been linked with a heavyweight move to Catalonia in 2023. Bernardo Silva – Manchester City

While Bernardo Silva may have played a crucial role in Manchester City's historic campaign that won the treble last term, it's no secret that the ex-Monaco star has some real scoring points. question about his long-term future at the Etihad.< /p>

Although Pep Guardiola was able to convince the Portugal international to stay at Manchester last summer, there have been strong suggestions that Silva wants to start a new adventure ahead of the 2023/24 campaign.

While he has firmly cemented his place as a Man City icon since joining the Etihad in the summer of 2017, Silva has attracted a lot of interest since the window reopened last month.

While the 28-year-old could have conveyed a jaw-dropping approach to Saudi Arabia earlier in the month, Silva would remain one of PSG's top targets this summer.

However, despite major competition at heavyweight this summer, Mundo Deportivo suggested earlier in the week that Xavi and Barcelona are desperate to secure Silva's signature over the next fortnight.

With Jordan Henderson and Fabinho linked with their own bank switch in the Middle East this summer, it's no secret that Jurgen Klopp is planning a real midfield overhaul at Anfield.

Having already welcomed Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister to Merseyside since the transfer window opened, it has been suggested that Thiago Alcantara could be Liverpool's next star heading for the Anfield exit.

With SPORT reporting earlier in the week that Liverpool are ready to entertain offers for the Spain international, Barcelona have emerged as one of the main contenders to land their former starlet this summer.

Now entering the final year of his current contract with the former Premier League champions, Thiago left Camp Nou in 2013 having won 10 major honors with the European icons.

However, despite a host of injury problems since joining Anfield three years ago, SPORT's report suggests Xavi remains a big admirer of his ex-teammate and is keen for a reunion this summer.

Having already welcomed Gundogan to Catalonia last month and still heavily linked with a swoop for Silva this summer, Barcelona are reportedly still in sight for another