Reports in Catalonia: Bernardo Silva is waiting for Barcelona

The fact that Bernardo Silva could be signed on a free transfer doesn't mean Barcelona can make an immediate move. Having struggled for years with LaLiga's financial fair play regulations, sporting director Deco must carefully manage potential arrivals and departures within the Blaugrana squad. It is in this uncertain scenario that Jorge Mendes could be decisive.

First, according to the Spanish newspaper Sport, citing sources close to the Manchester City player, he had initially set a deadline for an approach from Barcelona, which has since passed. However, he has decided to extend this period in the hope of eventually representing the Culés.

In this regard, the same source adds that Jorge Mendes is crucial to fulfilling the Portuguese international's wish and is fully committed to making it happen.

Thus, Sport writes, Bernardo Silva is "neither in nor out" of Barcelona's squad overhaul, which could see several changes this summer: Robert Lewandowski is in the final year of his contract, Marcus Rashford's loan from Manchester United is ending, and the futures of Bardghji and Ferran Torres are also yet to be decided, the same source reports.

Therefore, despite being a mutual desire, there is no guarantee that Barcelona and Bernardo Silva will reach an agreement. This is despite Jorge Mendes's objective to make it happen.