Manchester City rejected an offer from Paris Saint-Germain for Bernardo Silva as reported. The team is aiming to secure a Treble this season, having taken the lead in the Premier League due to recent stumbles by Arsenal and Liverpool.
Pep Guardiola’s team has advanced to the FA Cup semi-finals and will face Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday, with the aggregate score tied at 3-3.
The Manchester City manager is hesitant to part ways with one of his key players, as Spanish publication Nacional claims that the club has turned down a lucrative offer from Paris Saint-Germain.
Meanwhile, PSG is bracing themselves to lose their star player Kylian Mbappe, as numerous reports suggest that the French international is on the verge of joining Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer.
Manchester City is already preparing for the departure of Silva, as his current contract includes a release clause of just €58m, a fee that is considered to be a great bargain.
PSG failed to reach the desired amount by offering €50m for the 29-year-old Portugal international, with Barcelona also showing keen interest. Man City promptly rejected PSG’s offer for Bernardo, stating they have no plans to negotiate with anyone.
Guardiola is open to selling five players in the summer, as reported by Nacional. The players Guardiola is willing to part ways with are Kalvin Phillips, Joao Cancelo, Kyle Walker, Matheus Nunes, and Sergio Gomez. Additionally, Man City have shown interest in Lucas Paqueta from West Ham and Jamal Musiala from Bayern Munich, as per transfer expert Fabrizio Romano’s latest update.