Revealed: Saudi club makes money-spinning offer to sign Man City star
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Manchester City: Bernardo Silva receives offer to complete money-spinning transfer to Saudi Arabia Thu 26 March 2026 17:30, UK Manchester City star Bernardo Silva has had an offer to move to Saudi Arabia at the end of the season.That is according to ex-Everton, Aston Villa, and Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, whilst the 31-year-old could also join Italian club Juventus.Silva’s contract at Man City expires at the end of the season, and the Portugal international has been linked with a return to Benfica. Man City’s Carabao Cup triumph over Arsenal made it 15 trophies in nine seasons for Silva, who was appointed captain at the beginning of the campaign.The likes of John Stones and Nathan Ake could join Silva out of Man City this summer, with doubt also on manager Pep Guardiola’s future. 🔄 Man City Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, elite targets, and contract news from the City Football Group boardroom.
VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Juventus tipped to make Bernardo Silva signingEverton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – believes the Man City fanbase would “love” Silva to remain at the club.Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness believes Italy and Saudi Arabia are the two most likely destinations for Silva.Appearances449Goals 76Assists77Bernardo Silva’s record at Manchester City in all competitions.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “Well, I thought he was one of the key players at the weekend in the cup final. “I know, I said he played very well, and I think there’d be a lot of fans who would love to see him, but I don’t believe he is going to stay.
“I think Silva is off, and I do think that Italy could well be the route. I think Juventus certainly could be the ones that could pick him up, and certainly I know he’s also had a lucrative offer from Saudi as well.” Phil Foden contract talks could be delayedFormer Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown has told Football Insider that Phil Foden is unhappy with his role at Man City.It comes after Foden was left out of Man City’s starting XI for their Carabao Cup victory, only coming on as a 90th minute substitute for Rayan Cherki.Foden’s contract at the Etihad expires in 2027, and recent frustration over playing time could delay any new deal being agreed.