It seems unlikely that Manchester City will let Bernardo Silva go for significantly less than £80million and equally unlikely Barcelona could come up with those funds.
But that has not stopped fevered speculation that the Portugal international might be on his way to Catalonia. Former City ace Sergio Aguero has weighed in with his views, which involved pretty much sitting squarely on the fence, suggesting he doubts it but never say never.
Other outlets are saying there is no way City would let yet another of their title-winning side depart given their desire for consistency. Elsewhere, there are a couple of names in the frame for the left-back position likely to be left vacant if Joao Cancelo moves over to his favoured right slot.
