Man City bombshell as ‘angry’ Barcelona will not forgive ‘betrayal’ of star key to Guardiola ‘swap’ deal

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Published on 2024-04-29 12:17:37

Man City may need to adjust their strategy to acquire Frenkie de Jong this summer following reports that Bernardo Silva is no longer a top target for Barcelona. The Citizens are currently in a tight race for the title against Arsenal, and their recent 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest has put them just one point behind Mikel Arteta’s side with a game in hand.

Pep Guardiola is reportedly considering selling up to five players, as the team aims for another successful season with a possible Double on the horizon. Speculation suggests that some players are seeking new challenges, while Silva is rumored to have decided to leave Man City for Barcelona due to family reasons and a desire for a change of scenery.

There are reports indicating Guardiola’s interest in bringing in Barcelona midfielder De Jong, with the Catalan club potentially open to discussing a swap deal involving Silva. Barcelona is said to have requested €30 million plus Silva for the transfer of De Jong, as they see the Dutchman’s market value as greater than that of the Portuguese midfielder.

However, there are conflicting reports suggesting that Barcelona is no longer pursuing Silva due to his flirtation with Real Madrid. This alleged betrayal has led Barcelona to shift their focus to other targets, such as Joshua Kimmich or Martin Zubimendi.

With Silva seemingly out of the picture for Barcelona, the club’s manager Xavi is now looking at alternative options to strengthen the squad. As the transfer window approaches, it remains to be seen how Man City will navigate the potential changes in their pursuit of De Jong and any other transfer targets.

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