Barcelona defender Adriano has claimed that compatriot Thiago Silva wants to join him at the Blaugrana.
This comes after intense speculation over the PSG captain’s future and a denial of reports by Silva himself.
“He told me if he could come to Barcelona would be a dream,” Adriano told RAC1. “He has always wanted to wear the Barca shirt, we are friends and I talk a lot with him. His arrival would be very good news if Barca signed him.
“If it were up to Thiago, he’d be here. But it doesn’t just depend on him. PSG have also invested heavily in him and, if Barca want him, they need to find an agreement with the club.
“We had more injuries last year than other seasons but these things happen. Whomever comes in to help us will be a welcome addition.”
However, Silva’s agent Paulo Tonietto has been quick to offer a rebuttal and denied that there is a move for the defender to the Blaugrana.
The agent said on Twitter: “Thiago Silva and his agent Paulo Tonietto deny the information referring to the transfer of the player to Barcelona.”
