Barcelona target summer transfer for Manchester City midfielder | OneFootball

Manchester City are once again involved in the subject of transfer rumours concerning FC Barcelona, and a familiar name often linked with the La Liga giants.

Speculation surrounding Bernardo Silva’s future has rarely been far from headlines, but it has intensified further as his contract at the Etihad Stadium edges closer to its natural expiry following the ongoing season.

Since arriving at City from AS Monaco in 2017, Silva has been central to the most successful era in the club’s history, claiming multiple Premier League titles, domestic trophies, and European glory with him as a constant presence. And his recent appointment as club captain only strengthened his importance within Pep Guardiola’s squad.

However, City are now entering a period of transition, and Silva’s situation is increasingly seen as part of that wider evolution. Despite Guardiola’s public admiration and repeated desire to keep the midfielder, there remains uncertainty over whether a new agreement can be reached.

For Barcelona, the opportunity to sign a player of Bernardo Silva’s calibre without a fee is significant, particularly given their well-reported financial constraints.

And now, according to the information of El Chiringuito’s Jose Alvarez, Barcelona are interested in a summer transfer for the Manchester City captain and Portugal international this year.

Additional reporting from the same outlet’s Nico Rodríguez claims that the 31-year-old has also already decided to leave the Etihad Stadium at the end of the ongoing season as his contract expires.

Bernardo Silva has previously been linked with Barcelona on several occasions, but financial limitations and Manchester City’s firm stance on selling have always made a deal difficult to complete.

From City’s perspective, losing one of the defining players of the Pep Guardiola era would be a significant emotional and sporting blow, with his leadership, consistency, and adaptability being fundamental to the club’s success.

For Bernardo Silva himself, a move to Barcelona could represent the final elite chapter of a glittering career, offering the chance to play in La Liga and become a central figure in another European giant’s project.

As the season progresses, his future is likely to become one of the most closely followed stories at the Etihad Stadium, with Manchester City supporters bracing themselves for the possibility that another modern club legend may be approaching the end of his time.