The summer transfer window is now open 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: City look to extend Silva’s deal
Manchester City have offered attacking midfielder Bernardo Silva a new contract, according to the Times.
Silva, 29, who has attracted interest from both Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain as well as clubs in Saudi Arabia, has been in talks with the Citizens over a new two-year deal that will see him extend his stay at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2025.
Manager Pep Guardiola is reported to have been keen to keep the Portugal international at the club despite enquiries from Europe, with Mundo Deportivo reporting that the LaLiga champions had a loan offer that included a mandatory €60 million clause to make the deal permanent turned down.
After already losing Ilkay Gündogan and Riyad Mahrez to Barcelona and Al Ahli respectively, City have made it a priority to extend Silva’s stay at the club, having established himself as a key player in their success since he joined for £43m from AS Monaco in 2017.
He played 90 minutes in Manchester City’s 3-0 Premier League opening night victory over Burnley at Turf Moor on Friday.
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