Man City Faces the Departure of a Key Superstar
According to sources who spoke to Football Insider, Man City is becoming less optimistic about the likelihood of keeping Bernardo Silva at the club this summer.
The 28-year-old is attracting significant interest from Saudi Arabia, which is reportedly paying him “mind-boggling” sums to relocate to the Middle East, according to a reliable source.
The money on offer is reportedly too good for Silva, who reportedly makes £150,000 a week at Manchester City, to pass up.
Even the treble winners are unable to compete with the Saudi Arabian offer, despite their great financial clout.
According to a reliable source, City “fear the worst” and anticipate Silva being lured away for a new challenge abroad.
In 55 appearances in all competitions last season, the 82-cap Portugal international managed seven goals and eight assists.
His contract is valid until June 2025, but in recent transfer windows, there have been rumors of links to teams like Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.
Silva joined the team in 2017, and at the Etihad Stadium, he has won five league championships, four League Cups, one FA Cup, and one Champions League crown.
In the past year, Saudi clubs have gone on a massive spending binge as officials try to increase the Pro League’s visibility.
While expensive transfer fees were paid for stars like Ruben Neves and Kalidou Koulibaly, free transfers were given to players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, and N’Golo Kante.
If Silva leaves, Man City might lack an attacking midfielder.
On Monday, July 3, Football Insider reported that a number of clubs are considering loan and permanent transfers for Cole Palmer.
Ilkay Gundogan has also moved for Barcelona, but Mateo Kovacic of Chelsea has taken his place quite quickly.