Barcelona chief Joan Laporta ‘has Lionel Messi back-up plan’ as tra…

Barcelona are eyeing Bernardo Silva again at a time where Lionel Messi could move to Inter Miami, according to reports. Joan Laporta knows the club need a top player to go on the right of their attack, with Ousmane Dembele and Raphinha struggling for consistency. And it appears they could be about to raid Pep Guardiola’s side again, having landed Ferran Torres from Manchester City in January.Barcelona are doing well in La Liga, winning 10 of their 12 La Liga matches to sit just a point behind Real Madrid at the top of the table.But Laporta knows more is required if they’re to become the dominant force of old, especially in the wake of their early exit from the Champions League.They’ve not given up hope of re-signing Messi, despite suggestions the Argentina international could be about to move to America with Inter Miami.Yet Sport say that Bernardo is their back-up plan.Barcelona probed a deal for the Manchester City star back in the summer, only to end up missing out.Want the latest football news? Join our brand new Facebook group by clicking here Barcelona chief Joan Laporta is still dreaming of Lionel Messi return (Image: GETTY) Barcelona would love to sign Bernardo Silva if they miss out on Lionel Messi (Image: GETTY) Barcelona face several hurdles when it comes to re-signing Lionel Messi from PSG (Image: GETTY)So what ultimately happens is something only time will tell.Speaking back in July, Laporta admitted he felt ‘indebted’ to Messi and expressed a desire to bring the forward back to Catalonia.’I feel indebted to Leo Messi,’ he said.’I would like him to end his career in a Barca shirt, and be applauded at all the stadiums. Barcelona are eyeing Lionel Messi and Bernardo Silva amid Raphinha and Ousmane Dembele woes (Image: GETTY)’I feel partially responsible for how things ended, and I feel that this is a temporary end and that we will make this dream a reality. At least that is the dream.’And he also opened up on Bernardo at the time, too, saying: ‘Is Bernardo Silva a possibility? He is a very good player.’I have to respect, though, that he belongs to Man City.’I have some friends there, like Pep, Tixi Bergstein and Khaldoon Al Mubarak.’