It has been reported that Manchester City stalwart Bernardo Silva is keen on Barcelona to make their move to sign him right now.
This comes from Mundo Deportivo, after it was reported on Sunday that City had informed the Spanish giants and PSG that they had no intention to even negotiation the £43 million (BBC Sport) man’s exit with them.
However, it seems like Bernardo Silva still has his sights set on leaving Manchester City, as he hopes that Barcelona move instantly to get a deal done for him.
Manchester City attacker Bernardo Silva desperate for Barcelona to sign him now as his patience wears thin
Branded as ‘so smart’ by Kevin De Bruyne due to his tactical flexibility, the 28-year-old has been linked with a departure from City for the past three summer windows.
Once again, it seems like despite having won the treble at the Etihad Stadium as well, the Portuguese international’s desire remains to play his football elsewhere.
Now, it has been revealed that instead of waiting for Barcelona to amp up their interest in his arrival, Bernardo Silva demands the club to make their move to sign him now.
Only when Xavi’s side formalise their interest that the five-time Premier League winner will inform Pep Guardiola about whether he plans to pen a new contract or leave the club once and for all.
The versatile technician is believed to have privately told his entourage that he dreams of playing for the Catalan club, also due to the fact that him and his wife aspire to live in one of Spain’s most glorious cities instead of residing in Manchester.
But Bernardo Silva is known to respect Manchester City and is not expected to force a move to Barcelona.
Unlikely that Bernardo Silva is allowed to leave
While Pep Guardiola and Manchester City are known to let players leave at will if the offer in question suits them, they may break this policy in the case of Bernardo Silva and Barcelona.
After all, mainstays such as Ilkay Gundogan and Riyad Mahrez have already left the club, with Kyle Walker rumoured to follow suit.
Considering both Gundogan and Mahrez are yet to even be replaced by City, to sanction a player’s exit who can be deployed as both a midfielder and a right-winger would be a disastrous sale, and especially one with as much quality and experience.
