FC Barcelona is reportedly prioritizing Xavi Simons, currently on loan from PSG at RB Leipzig, over the potential signing of Bernardo Silva, who is a close associate of Algeria team captain Riyad Mahrez.
Recent reports suggest that Simons is not keen on returning to Paris, which has reignited the interest of the Blaugranas in the young Dutchman, a former product of the Catalan club.
According to sources from the media outlet “Sport,” Barça is ready to forgo the arrival of Bernardo Silva if Xavi Simons agrees to return to Catalonia. Valued for his versatility and his profile as a left winger, Simons is also seen as a player capable of playing as an attacking midfielder or even as a number 10 behind the striker.
This strategy highlights how determined the Catalan leaders are to reclaim their former protégé, placing Simons at the top of their priority list. This decision could significantly cool off the pursuit of Bernardo Silva, known for being a longtime friend of Riyad Mahrez, as Barcelona waits to see how the situation with the French champions unfolds.
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