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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he is keen to retain the services of Bernardo Silva, but added that the Portuguese international "likes Barcelona ...

I want him to stay. “I don’t want him to go, he’s a superlative player and a great person … “We want him to stay with us, but I don’t want anyone who’s not happy.

Man City's Pep Guardiola has confirmed key midfielder Bernado Silva desires to join Barcelona in the ongoing summer transfer window.

Evidently, I love them and wish the absolute best for them.” We want to thank everyone who contributed to this, you all made this possible. If an offer comes in for Bernardo Silva, both clubs have to agree, and if the player wants to leave… I had the honour of managing Barca. He is a top player and a humble person. Last summer, Barcelona was interested in signing Silva, but the club's financial struggles prevented it.

Following a flurry of developments and words on the future of Bernardo Silva, we have collated all the latest on the Manchester City star.

In any competition he is the best player. [post-match press conference](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11143627/Manchester-City-boss-Pep-Guardiola-opens-door-Bernardo-Silva-join-Barcelona.html), Pep Guardiola appeared to reveal that Bernardo Silva himself is keen on the move. The Manchester City manager continued, "As a player and as a person, he is one of the best I have ever had. [Barcelona's](https://www.sportbible.com/barcelona) 3-3 draw with Manchester City in a charity friendly at Camp Nou on Wednesday night, and as such, journalists were on hand to grab the thoughts of club officials - most notably, Ferran Soriano. [Pep Guardiola](https://www.sportbible.com/pep-guardiola) - who wants to keep the player at the club. [reported](https://twitter.com/relevo/status/1562557140891746308?s=20&t=MFyqIa9N1GOOraYSDTz7IA) that Manchester City will reject the French club's proposal, and will instead seek a fee in the region of €90 million. [Manchester City](https://www.sportbible.com/manchester-city), such is his respect for the club and what they have provided in the five years he has been at the Etihad Stadium so far. [Manchester City's](https://www.sportbible.com/city-xtra) valuation of the player. [relayed](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1562559976022757377?s=20&t=Ss2JszSfKfgA4TxB7KjIRw) by Fabrizio Romano. [information](https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Rashford-fabian-ruiz-bernardo-silva-skriniar-une-fin-de-mercato-tres-chaude-au-psg/1349914) of L'Equipe, as [translated and relayed](https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2022/psg-submit-e70m-bid-for-manchester-citys-bernardo-silva) by Get French Football News, [Paris Saint-Germain](https://www.sportbible.com/paris-saint-germain) have now submitted an offer worth €70 million for Bernardo Silva, in a proposal which has not convinced Manchester City. [Portugal](https://www.sportbible.com/portugal) international has been keen on a move away from England for over 12 months now, after becoming unhappy with his personal life during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. [Bernardo Silva'](https://www.sportbible.com/bernardo-silva)s summer-long transfer saga - largely involving Barcelona - has shown no signs of slowing, despite multiple rejections on certain claims from Manchester City.

L'Équipe report today that Paris Saint-Germain have in the last few days submitted an offer worth €70m for Bernardo Silva, a bid which has not convinced ...

However, Ferran Soriano, the Premier League side’s executive director, had told Cadena Ser on Wednesday that it was too late in the window to be speaking of departures and arrrivals, in reference to talks with Barcelona. It was reported last week that the Ligue 1 champions had relaunched their efforts to sign the former Monaco man after his move to Barcelona fell through, and the Portuguese international himself was said to be open to joining the project, with his agents having met with the PSG upper management. [report](https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Rashford-fabian-ruiz-bernardo-silva-skriniar-une-fin-de-mercato-tres-chaude-au-psg/1349914) today that Paris Saint-Germain have in the last few days submitted an offer worth €70m for Bernardo Silva, a bid which has not convinced Manchester City.

There was uncertainty over Bernardo Silva's future at Manchester City with Barcelona showing interest to sign him only for PSG to enter the race.

Last season he made 50 appearances for the Premier League champions last season, scoring 13 goals and providing seven assists. The Portuguese himself has vowed to give his all for Manchester City in the ongoing Premier League season. There was uncertainty over Bernardo Silva's future at Manchester City with Barcelona showing keen interest to sign the Portuguese midfielder.

Manchester City news: The Cityzens midfielder Bernardo Silva has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks.

Meanwhile, Barcelona is currently fifth in the Premier League table with four points from two games. They are now exploring the possibility of adding SIlva to their roster before the transfer deadline. The first thing would be for the two clubs to come to an agreement. Silva also won the Alan Hardaker Trophy (EFL Cup Final MOTM) in 2019. The 28-year-old has played 169 Premier League games so far, registering 30 goals and 29 assists. He joined the Sky Blues from AS Monaco in the summer window of 2017.