€15m‑a‑year gamble to lure Manchester City star – Big wages on offer

Galatasaray are preparing one of the boldest free‑transfer moves of the summer, with the Turkish champions ready to place a €15m‑per‑year offer on the table for Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva.

Talks have already progressed beyond initial contact, putting Europe’s elite on alert as Silva edges closer to a defining career decision.

The 31‑year‑old is entering the final months of his contract at Manchester City, with neither the club nor the player showing signs of agreeing an extension. As a result, clubs across Europe have begun positioning themselves early for his signature.

Few free agents on the market can match Silva’s pedigree. During his nine‑year spell at Manchester City, the Portuguese…