Barcelona set to battle two-time Champions League winners for Premier League star

Barcelona are aiming to reach the Champions League semi-final, but they will need to overcome Atletico Madrid in this round of the competition this week.

The Catalan giants are aiming to lift their sixth Champions League and their 29th La Liga this season, which would be an incredible campaign for Hansi Flick’s side. There is always a need to strengthen when on top.

In order to do this, strengthening in the transfer market would be required this summer, and it appears the Blaugrana are already weighing up their options and getting business done.

According to Sky Sports, it appears that Barcelona are set to battle with two-time Champions League winners and Serie A giants Juventus for the signature of a Premier League star.

The rumour seems to suggest that the two sides are aiming to strengthen their midfield with the acquisition of Manchester City star Bernardo Silva.

Bernardo Silva is out of contract this summer (Credit:Getty)

City assistant Pep Lijnders has given a strong indication that the Portugal international will leave the Premier League club this summer, as his contract is set to expire this June.

Lijnders seemed to suggest in his comments on Saturday after City’s 4-0 victory over Liverpool while he did the post-match media duties, as reported by ESPN.

"Every good story comes to an end," Lijnders said. "I hope he enjoys the last months -- there are only six weeks -- and has a good farewell. He deserves all that attention as well."

Silva would be a fine addition to any side, and those that are chasing him will be encouraged that he would be a free signing.

The 31-year-old has not only been linked to the Spanish and Italian sides but also to a potential reunion with his boyhood club Benfica and even a move to the Saudi Pro League.

Silva had been linked with a move to Barcelona for the past few seasons, but as he nears the end of his contract, it appears that it may finally be about to come to fruition.