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The January transfer window might be closed around Europe, but teams are looking ahead to the summer 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: Barca circling as Silva eyes City exit
Manchester City are willing to let Bernardo Silva leave the club in the summer, with Barcelona reportedly interested in the Portuguese star, according to Sport.
The report reveals that the midfielder is looking to improve upon his current wage at the club, though the Citizens are looking to cash in on the 28-year-old, before his contract expires in June 2025. Sporting director Txiki Begristain reportedly informed Silva at a recent meeting that he can leave the club if he desires, and it is believed that the Premier League champions have informed his agent, Jorge Mendes, that they will accept bids of £65 million in the summer.
Barcelona have long been admirers of Silva, attempting to sign the Portugal international on several occasions including in the most recent January transfer window, though City boss Pep Guardiola was reluctant to let an important player leave the Etihad midway through the season.
However, while it is thought that Silva is eager to join the project at Barcelona under manager Xavi Hernandez, wages will be an issue for the Catalan side who are trying to stay within the Financial Fair Play rules. Barcelona have been told by LaLiga president Javier Tebas that they must trim €200m from their wage bill ahead of next season, making a potential deal for the Man City midfielder difficult.
While City are seemingly content with allowing Silva to leave, the Lisbon-born midfielder has played a key role in the side this season, featuring 37 times in all competitions, netting four goals in the process.
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