With Bernardo Silva reportedly heading for the exit door, Manchester City have reportedly joined the race to sign a potential replacement worth over £50m this summer.
Man City transfer news
It looks set to be a hectic summer at the Etihad, with several stars making way for a new era at Manchester City, who have felt the full effect of an ageing squad this season. Following a campaign full of repeated injury problems, the deal seems to be that if you can't stay fit then you're unlikely to stay at the club this summer, as Pep Guardiola looks to rebuild.
Among those on the list of potential departures is Portuguese midfielder Silva, who has reportedly already agreed personal terms with French giants Paris Saint-Germain. And whilst Manchester City and PSG are yet to reach an agreement over a transfer fee, Silva certainly looks destined to depart.
Not many will argue against his exit now that he's 30 years old, but that doesn't mean that the Citizens shouldn't aim to find a replacement and they seem to be well aware of that.
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According to The Boot Room, Manchester City are now racing to sign Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa, who value their midfielder at more than £50m this summer following a rejuvenated spell in the Midlands.
With Arsenal also linked with a move for the Aston Villa graduate in recent months, Manchester City will hope that the lure of playing under Guardiola works wonders once again and they instantly find their replacement for Silva.
"Amazing" Ramsey could replace Silva
Replacing Silva will be one of the toughest tasks in the Premier League - whether Manchester City choose to do so this summer or in years to come. The 30-year-old has been at the heart of history as one of Guardiola's most consistent players no matter which role he has been deployed in. All good things must come to an end, however, and Ramsey could yet receive a career-defining call.
Jacob-Ramsey
The 23-year-old has been back to his best at Villa Park this season after struggling with injury problems and could now find himself on his way to one of Europe's best.
Premier League stats per 90 24/25 (via FBref) Jacob Ramsey Bernardo Silva
Starts 14 21
Progressive Carries 3.44 3.58
Key Passes 0.92 1.77
Ball Recoveries 4.20 3.26
Although it's clear that Ramsey still has another level to reach in possession, his work off the ball highlights exactly what Silva has lacked towards what looks like the end of his Manchester City career.
Dubbed "amazing" by football talent scout Jacek Kulig, if Guardiola wants to re-energise his midfield then Ramsey should certainly be on Manchester City's summer wishlist. At just 23 years old too, the Villa graduate is a player destined to get better and better.