Man City Rejects PSG’s Initial Offer for Bernardo Silva:
According to the Daily Record, PSG’s initial offer for Bernardo Silva was rejected by Man City, despite the player’s desire to move to France. Additionally, there has been interest from a few Saudi Arabian clubs and Barcelona for the Portuguese midfielder.
Barcelona’s Continued Interest and Financial Constraints:
Mundo Deportivo reports that Bernardo Silva remains Barcelona’s top choice to strengthen their midfield. However, the 28-year-old star, who is contracted with Man City until June 2025, comes with a price tag of $85 million that Barcelona may not be able to meet. As a result, Barcelona is considering a loan deal with an option to buy for the upcoming season.
Nevertheless, Bernardo Silva seems less enthusiastic about Barcelona as his potential destination. According to some sources, if he leaves the current Champions League titleholders, the Portuguese international has chosen Paris as his next move.
PSG’s Pursuit of Bernardo Silva and Luis Campos’ Involvement:
The pursuit of Bernardo Silva by PSG was suggested by Luis Campos, an advisor to the club and a close friend of the midfielder. In the past, Campos played a crucial role in bringing Bernardo Silva to Monaco in 2014. Man City still hopes to convince Bernardo Silva to stay and extend his contract. His current contract expires in 2025, putting pressure on the Portuguese player to make a decision about his future.
Guardiola’s Desire to Retain Key Players:
Guardiola is unwilling to lose both Mahrez and Silva in the same transfer window. However, Mahrez has expressed his desire to leave Man City, with Al-Hilal as a likely destination. Therefore, besides finding a replacement for Mahrez, Man City also needs to retain Bernardo Silva, at least until the end of the 2023/24 season. It is challenging for the club to find a suitable player who aligns with Guardiola’s philosophy and possesses the same caliber as Bernardo Silva, even with a significant budget.
PSG’s Return with a $75 Million Offer:
A Portuguese newspaper recently reported that after being initially rejected by Man City, PSG has returned with a $75 million offer. While the authenticity of this story is yet to be confirmed, it raises doubts about Manchester City’s willingness to sell Bernardo Silva in this summer transfer window.
With PSG making a renewed bid for Bernardo Silva and Man City’s reluctance to sell, the midfielder’s future remains uncertain. The upcoming transfer window will shed light on whether Bernardo Silva stays at Manchester City or moves to a new club for the next phase of his career.
