The summer transfer window is open for some leagues in Europe and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Silva rejects big-money offer from Saudi Arabia as Barcelona, PSG show interest
Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva has been approached with a lucrative opportunity to join the Saudi Pro League and talks have taken place, but he plans to reject the offer, per The Athletic.
The report suggests that the Saudis aren’t expected to give up on signing the 28-year-old Portugal international, however, as they hunt for further high-profile signings this summer. The middle eastern league has already made some big moves with N’Golo Kante and Edouard Mendy set to join, and Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo both already making the switch.
Silva is under contract with Man City until 2025, but he has been strongly linked with a move away from the treble-winners. Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain are both reportedly interested in Silva, with the former long-term admirers of the midfielder. The report indicates that Silva would prefer to continue to ply his trade in Europe, as opposed to accepting a deal in the Saudi Pro League.
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Barcelona were interested in securing the services of Silva in January, however, Man City were reluctant to part ways with the former Monaco stand-out whilst the season was ongoing. With the season over, manager Pep Guardiola could be tempted into offloading Silva now that he’d have the time to find a replacement.
Silva played a vital role in Manchester City‘s treble-winning campaign last season, featuring 55 times across all competitions, chipping in with seven goals, alongside eight assists.
