Manchester City have reportedly slapped an £80million price tag on Bernardo Silva in an attempt to stave off the interest of Barcelona.
Barca manager Xavi is thought to view Silva as a 'priority' signing and the cash-strapped Spanish giants are trying to lure the Portugese star away from the Etihad for the second consecutive summer.
Their financial situation made any move for Silva last year impossible but they have not given up on trying to sign a player who was a key part of Pep Guardiola's title-winning team.
Bernardo Silva has been the subject of transfer speculation linking him with a move to Barca
According to the Mirror, City hope the £80million fee will force Barca to turn their attention away from Silva, who has 48 goals and 51 assists in 251 games for Guardiola's side.