Paris Saint-Germain is reportedly targeting Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva as their primary transfer objective for the upcoming summer. The talented Portuguese winger has been performing exceptionally well at the Etihad, already contributing to double-digit goals in the Premier League this season with six goals and four assists. At 29 years old, Silva remains a crucial player for Pep Guardiola’s team.
Although this is not the first time Silva has been linked to a high-profile move away from England, Manchester City decided to extend his contract last year amidst intense speculation. The new deal is believed to include a release clause of £51 million (€60 million), making it unlikely for Barcelona, long-time admirers of Silva, to overcome their financial difficulties and make a move. However, Paris Saint-Germain seems more likely to pursue the Portuguese winger.
As one of the wealthiest clubs in Ligue 1, Paris Saint-Germain could have even more funds available if Kylian Mbappe joins Real Madrid at the end of the season. Silva is seen as a potential marquee signing, and Luis Enrique, as per a recent report from Fichajes, has given the green light for Paris Saint-Germain’s management to pursue a deal in the summer. It remains to be seen how Manchester City will react to this, and ultimately, the decision to move will be up to Silva himself, who clearly enjoys the challenges of playing in the demanding Premier League after seven years in England.
Since joining Manchester City from Monaco in 2017, Silva has been an integral part of the team, scoring 62 goals in 334 games and winning an impressive 15 major trophies, including last season’s remarkable treble.
According to the Source caughtoffside.com