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Manchester City are currently chasing down Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table
According to Spanish news outlet Marca, Manchester City star Bernardo Silva could leave this summer. Barcelona have emerged as a potential next destination. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia may also be a realistic option for him in the next transfer window as well.
City are currently chasing down Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table. They are seven points behind the Gunners with a game in hand. Pep Guardiola’s side beat Newcastle United 3-1 in the FA Cup over the weekend.
Manchester City star Bernardo Silva could leave this summer
Marca’s report reads: “Without a doubt, Bernardo Silva is positioning himself as one of the most sought-after players in the upcoming summer transfer window.
“Several clubs are already monitoring his situation. One of the names most frequently mentioned is Benfica, although Bernardo Silva has been linked primarily with FC Barcelona in recent transfer windows. ‘The Saudi Pro League is also emerging as a strong contender to sign the Portuguese player.”
Silva, 31, sees his contract at City expire at the end of the season. He is due to become a free agent in late June as things stand. The versatile forward will be considering his options at this moment in time and he may well fancy a change of scene.
What now for Bernardo Silva at Manchester City?
It would be a big blow for City to lose Silva for nothing. He has been a great servant to them over recent times and is a popular player among their fanbase. The Portugal international, who has 107 caps to his name, joined back in 2017.
Silva has since made 445 appearances in all competitions, 38 of which have come this term, and he has scored 75 goals. He has won countless trophies under the guidance of Guardiola. The playmaker has the opportunity to try something new now though and may well be weighing up his next move amid his uncertain contract situation.
He rose up through the ranks at Benfica. The Lisbon-born man was a regular for them at various different youth levels before breaking into their first-team. AS Monaco then lured him over to Ligue 1 for three years before City swooped in.
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