Manchester City have reportedly made a final decision on the future of Bernardo Silva, who is a target for FC Barcelona.
The Catalan giants have been linked with a move for the Portuguese midfielder for a couple years now, while Paris Saint-Germain have also entered the race for the player's services.
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The Citizens have already lost Ilkay Gundogan to Barcelona on a free transfer while Riyad Mahrez completed to Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli last week.
Fabrizio Romano has now reported that Man City have no intension of selling the attacking midfielder and plan to offer him a new contract in the near future.
Understand Manchester City have told PSG and Barcelona that they have NO intention to negotiate at any condition for Bernardo Silva. ???? #MCFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 5, 2023
Man City will also offer new contract to Bernardo very soon.
Player's position will be crucial; but Man City have been strong clear. pic.twitter.com/QNPeX58IvF
City manager Pep Guardiola already stated on Friday that he does not want to lose Silva or Kyle Walker, who has been linked with Bayern Munich.
"I want to clarify that I said I don't want any player who doesn't want to be here. But we have to get an offer, we didn't get a proper offer. so that's why," Guardiola told reporters, as per Goal.
"He's our player, we want him and if they [Barcelona] want him they will take a plane, they will come here and they will talk with our sporting director and CEO to arrive to an agreement.
"Losing Kyle and Bernardo would be so difficult, that's why we're going to do everything to keep them because they want to really be here," he added.
"When we lose these type of players we have to go to the market. These types of players don't cost £10 million, 20, 30, 40, or 50, no, they are more expensive than that. And we need that money to invest in other players to make the team as strong as possible."
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