‘Spanish media in the mud’ – Man City fans react to Fabrizio Romano update on Bernardo Silva

Manchester City fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter which relays a report that claims Bernardo Silva to Barcelona is just an idea linked to Frenkie De Jong’s future.

The Portuguese midfielder is a key target for Barcelona, with manager Xavi said to be ‘obsessed’ with the 27-year-old.

Despite Pep Guardiola reiterating that the Citizens wish to keep hold of the former SL Benfica and AS Monaco midfielder, the speculations refuse to go away.

The Portuguese midfielder is still being strongly linked with a switch to Camp Nou, and a recent report even claimed that the Portugal international had told his agent to open talks over a move to Xavi’s side.

So far Barcelona have spent big to try and close the gap to their rivals Real Madrid next season by signing Raphinha and Robert Lewandowksi.

They have also brought in Andreas Christensen and Frank Kessie on frees however Xavi is not done there. Journalist Helena Condis reported recently that Silva is the great desire and they will not throw the towel in due to the fact they believe Frenkie De Jong will change his mind.

According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano via City Xtra, to date, Barcelona and Bernardo Silva is not even a negotiation with Man City, just an idea linked to Frenkie De Jong’s future.

As per the ever reliable journalist, Pep Guardiola would like to keep Bernardo in Manchester.

To date, Barcelona and Bernardo Silva is not even a negotiation with #ManCity, just an idea linked to Frenkie De Jong’s future. Pep Guardiola would like to keep Bernardo in Manchester.

[via @FabrizioRomano]

— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) July 20, 2022

This report shared on Twitter gathered a number of replies from a wide range of Man City supporters, who were not shy in sharing their thoughts on the report.

“Spanish media in the mud.”
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“They are wasting their time..”
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“Bernardo is untouchable! 💙”
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“Barca pages won’t even post this news, just watch. They’re living in their own little world.”
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“Spanish propaganda won’t like this.”
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“Not a surprise. Stopped believing barca media a long time ago.”
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“Some people were genuinely worried that Bernardo to Barça was a thing. Next summer, maybe. But City dropped their FdJ and Nunes interest ages ago, which always made these links baseless..”
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“I don’t understand how Barca fans think they will get Bernardo??🤣”
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