Sources: Silva edging closer to Man City move as ‘top clubs’ circle
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Credit: Imago Sources: Bernardo Silva edging closer to Man City move as ‘top clubs’ circle Fri 6 March 2026 12:38, UK Bernardo Silva will have his pick of big clubs to join if he decides to leave Manchester City at the end of his contract this summer.Club captain Silva has remained a key man for Pep Guardiola’s side this season, but currently looks destined to depart the club this summer when his contract expires.There are no current indications that he will sign a new deal, with a trophy-laden nine-year spell at the Etihad Stadium soon set to come to an end.Silva is wanted by numerous top European clubs amid uncertainty around his future at Man City, as I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast.Man City will be busy on the transfer front this summer, but are unsure if they will need to replace Silva after Guardiola recently admitted that he has “no idea” if the Portugal midfielder will sign a new deal.Credit: Imago 🔄 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 Bernardo Silva to have top clubs battling for his services if he leaves Man CitySilva has registered three goals and six assists in 41 appearances for City this season, and looks set to play a key part in their quest for silverware over the next few months.Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “Bernardo Silva, if he does end up leaving Manchester City, which is looking likelier by every passing week, there’ll be a number of top clubs looking to sign him.
“He’s still a top player, he’s proven that at Man City and for Portugal.“The 31-year-old has probably been one of the most influential signings at City since he joined the club in 2017. He’s had such a key role to play for Pep Guardiola’s side.“I think he’ll have his pick of what he wants to do, Silva, if he does end up seeing out his contract at Manchester City.”Newcastle backed to complete James Trafford dealSilva may well stay at City this summer, but one of his teammates who looks very likely to depart is second choice goalkeeper Trafford.He returned to the club ahead of this season to be Guardiola’s number one, but saw Gianluigi Donnarumma arrive to take his place and has since played just 11 times this season.Sources have told Football Insider that Trafford could prioritise joining Newcastle over the likes of Tottenham and Aston Villa as he looks to leave City.Trafford is unsettled at the Etihad and wants out, with the Magpies set to be in the market for a new keeper amid concerns over Nick Pope’s form and age.
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