Bernardo Silva prioritises Barcelona move as Antoine Griezmann lands Major League Soccer switch - Euro Transfer News
Published 23/03/2026 at 18:04 GMT
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In Monday's edition of Euro Transfer News, Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva wants to sign for Barcelona when his contract expires. Ex-Barca man Antoine Griezmann has lined up a move away from Spain, while the current Catalan forward Robert Lewandowski could be sticking around. Elsewhere, Arsenal and Newcastle United have hit a wall in their pursuit of an Inter Milan striker.
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Silva wants Barcelona
Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva has prioritised a move to Barcelona this summer, when his City contract is due to expire.
According to Diario Sport, Barca are one of a few options available to Silva, who has drawn interest from the Saudi Pro League, as well as Juventus and former club Benfica.
The report reads: "Bernardo Silva has received several significant offers, but his priority remains playing for Barca.
"His name has been mentioned through his agent, Jorge Mendes, but the Catalan club have an overabundance of players in his position, creating a dilemma: it’s a very interesting deal, but it’s not a priority right now, and time is running out.
"The Portuguese international has yet to speak publicly about his future, and Pep Guardiola, his manager, has stated that they will respect any decision.
"Bernardo Silva is eager to leave the Premier League and is exploring several options: he has multi-million-pound offers from Saudi Arabia, Juventus has already made him an offer, and Benfica dream of bringing him back. He has doubts about all of them, as the Portuguese player is waiting for Barcelona’s response."
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Griezmann lands MLS move
Marca has reported that Antoine Griezmann is set to sign for Major League Soccer outfit Orlando City, and will fly to the United States during the international break to complete the move.
The Atletico Madrid forward will not join the club until the summer upon the expiry of his contract, as he hunts Copa del Rey and UEFA Champions League success with his long-term club, for whom he has played 488 times across two different spells.
The Spanish outlet explains: "Griezmann is all set to travel to Orlando to finalise his contract as a new player for the Orlando franchise. The Frenchman will, in fact, take advantage of the Atletico Madrid squad's break to fly to the United States and complete the transfer to the North American franchise.
"A trip that, logically, is with the full agreement of Atletico, who have given the Frenchman the necessary permission to go to the USA to sign what will be the last big contract of a brilliant career in which the red and white club has played a leading role.
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"That's why he's going to finish the season with The Red and Whites, aiming to win the [Spanish] Cup and, if possible, the Champions League... before continuing his final years of football in MLS, where he has always acknowledged he wants to play as the culmination of his career."
The reports adds: "This move comes with the permission of Atletico Madrid, who are clear that they will provide every possible assistance to their No 7, who, let's not forget, is the club's all-time leading scorer. It's another brilliant step that will culminate this May when the season ends... and he continues his career in Orlando."
New contract for Lewandowski?
Robert Lewandowski is another big-name star nearing the end of his contract, but according to Fabrizio Romano, the striker is still deciding on his next move, with Barca considering a contract extension.
The 37-year-old is still leading the line for the La Liga frontrunners, and as per the Italian journalist, Lewandowski could move to another European team, make a switch to the MLS where he has attracted interest, or join a Saudi Pro League club.
However, Barcelona have not ruled out extending his stay, with the veteran netting 16 times this season as the Spanish giants chase La Liga and Champions League success.
Romano reports that the final decision will be up to Lewandowski.
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Arsenal and Newcastle sent warning over Inter star
Forward Pio Esposito has been enjoying an excellent season for Inter Milan in Serie A, which reportedly attracted interest from Premier League clubs Arsenal and Newcastle United.
However, TuttoSport reports that the Italian giants are set to tie the 20-year-old down to new terms, in a bid to fend off competition for his signature.
"The Premier League can wait. Inter are holding on to their brightest jewel and aren't even willing to listen to potential offers for their future top player," the report reads.
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"Pio Esposito continues to grow and amaze week after week, attracting increasing attention from Europe's biggest clubs. Especially those from across the channel. Arsenal were the first to test the waters and show interest in the young goalscorer, born in 2005, sending their scouts to San Siro several times over the winter to monitor the former Spezia player's development.
"Beyond The Gunners, in the last 15-20 days, another top-tier English club has also turned their radar on the Italian Golden Boy. That club is Newcastle, who are looking for a young and talented centre-forward: for this reason, The Magpies have set their sights on the Nerazzurri's No. 94.
"The centre forward's future, however, appears already written and in black and blue."
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