Manchester City recently caught up in a Financial Fair Play controversy, with the Premier League accusing the reigning champions of several breaches.
There are growing speculations that Man City could be in for severe sanctions, including a potential expulsion from the English top flight, were they to be found guilty.
It has put the futures of almost the entire first team players in doubt, while clubs across Europe might find this as a great opportunity to snap up their desired targets from the Etihad Stadium.
Barcelona are one of the few clubs paying close attention to the situation of Man City, and as reported by Mundo Deportivo, the Catalan giants have set their sights on midfield duo Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva.
Silva has been on the radar of Blaugrana for a long time, with the Portuguese midfielder being heavily linked with a move to Camp Nou last summer. However, a hefty price tag from the Sky Blues saw the deal fall through.
The 28-year-old was also reportedly open to joining Barca in the hopes of a next chapter in his career, but his existing long-term contract at Etihad – which runs until 2025 – proved to be a stumbling block.
However, with a cloud hanging over Man City’s future at the moment, Silva may well get his wish come the summer.
On the other hand, Gundogan has been identified as one of the successors of Sergio Busquets as well as a top target in a Bosman transfer.
The German midfielder’s contract expires at the end of the season, and there haven’t been any significant steps taken towards his renewal.
Barca have made midfield one of their priorities for the summer, with Busquets and Franck Kessie linked with a move away from Camp Nou.
Busquets’ contract runs out in the summer, and there are conflicting reports about his future. He has been highly speculated to leave his longtime club, while recent reports claim he could be in for a new deal.
