Barcelona given green light to sign Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva - Paper Round

Barca given hope over Silva deal Barcelona have been given encouragement over their hopes of signing Bernardo Silva from Manchester City. The Catalans are long-time admirers of the Portuguese playmaker and with Frenkie de Jong still being trailed by Manchester United and Chelsea, they could make a move for the 27-year-old midfielder. His agent Jorge Mendes has given his blessing, according to The Mirror.

Ad/> /> TransfersArteta ready for more transfers but 'players are going to have the need to leave'12 HOURS AGO Paper Round’s view: Pep Guardiola has explained that he does not want players who are not happy to stay, and with the extensive rumours following Silva, it may be that the player has had enough of life in England. As for De Jong, he appears no closer to the exit so perhaps it is moot. He needs clarification over his future in the next week or so to get on with his career.

Read the full story Corinthians want Ronaldo Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo is still looking for a way out of the club but it appears impossible for him to play in the Champions League this season unless there is a dramatic change, reports Marca. One other option is a move to Brazil, as Corinthians president Duilio Monteiro Alves said: «In football everything is possible, and I have the obligation to do my best for Corinthians. „Is it possible? I don't know.

We haven't tried yet, we haven't looked into it, but we are keeping an eye on it. Imagine if he suddenly wants to play in Brazil.“ /> Paper Round’s view: It seems that Ronaldo’s biggest problem at United is not the severe pay cut after missing out on the Champions League, but the fact he can add to his European scoring tally. While Corinthians can probably offer him a better