Fabrizio Romano gives latest update on Bernardo Silva, amid PSG and Barcelona interest

Fabrizio Romano has been giving an update on Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva today, amid constant links with a move to Barcelona.

The 28-year-old midfielder has been at City since 2017, when he was purchased from French side Monaco. It has been a collective and individual success since then for both parties.

Portuguese midfielder Bernardo has won five Premier League titles, four League Cups, two FA Cups and the Champions League with City. He won the Treble with Pep Guardiola’s side last season in an historic achievement.

However, speculation has surrounded Bernardo’s future at City for the past couple of summers. It is no secret that the La Liga Champions are hot on the trail of the Portuguese international, with manager Xavi Hernandez urging the club to sign him on a priority.

To that end, the Blaugrana, who missed out on Silva’s capture last season, have already begun preparing a proposal for him – either a loan deal with a buy option or a permanent buy offer worth €65 million plus €10 million.

While rumours of Barcelona intensifying their pursuit of Silva rise, it appears that Manchester City have made their stance on the player absolutely clear.

According to a report from reliable transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City have formally informed Barcelona that Bernardo Silva is not for sale this summer and they will not enter any negotiations.

The Italian journalist adds that City had sent the same message to PSG a few days back as the Parisians were also keen on the Portuguese superstar, whose market value stands at €80 million.

“They (Barclona) love Bernardo Silva. They have tried to approach player and club side in recent days. But, what’s the point?,” Romano said via his YouTube channel this afternoon.

“I’ve told you already that Man City’s position is clear. But what I can add, today, is that we are waiting to understand the player position of course. But Man City position is very strong and clear, even more today. Manchester City consider Bernado Silva not on the market. They don’t want to negotiate. So they have sent a communication to both Barcelona and PSG in recent days telling them they do not want to negotiate.

“The only way to change this is with Bernardo forcing or trying to push. City are also prepared to offer Silva a new deal and will be offered in the next few days.”

Manchester City have always been open to moving players on under Pep Guardiola but there comes a point where they have to dig their heels a bit as well.

With Bernardo Silva, and with City losing the likes of Mahrez this summer, it feels more important than ever that they keep the midfielder.