Barcelona president Joan Laporta has admitted his admiration for Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva.

The Portugal international is keen on a move to Barca, where coach Xavi is a fan.

Laporta said, “He's a very good player.

"I have to respect, though, he belongs to Manchester City. I have friends there, like Pep Guardiola, Tixi Begiristain and Khaldoon Al Mubarak.

"There are a lot of people I know..."