Manchester City have reportedly been offered one of three players in exchange for Bernardo Silva as Paris Saint-Germain ramp up negotiations for the Portuguese. Arsenal‘s big-money move for Declan Rice may just help their Premier League rivals keep hold of Bernardo, with Pep Guardiola believed to be using his transfer fee as a benchmark.
The Gunners set a new British transfer record by laying out £105million for Rice, whose arrival at the Emirates Stadium was confirmed last week. Reports indicate that City value Bernardo at a similar figure, given his prominent role in last season’s remarkable treble win.
Such a hefty price tag is sure to boost Guardiola’s hopes of keeping the 28-year-old, who has made at least 50 appearances in all bar one season since joining City in 2017.
Despite murmurs that Bernardo has wanted to leave the Etihad Stadium for some time, the Sky Blues aren’t about to let him go on the cheap. According to Foot Mercato, the most recent transfer offer lodged by PSG is deemed ‘too low’.
It remains to be seen whether the Ligue 1 giants are willing to move towards the nine-figure mark desired by City, with super agent Jorge Mendes pushing hard for the deal to go through
