Man City could sanction Bernardo Silva exit in January after update from Spain – pundit
Frank McAvennie has suggested Bernardo Silva could leave Man City in January.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former West Ham striker named Spain and Italy as potential destinations for the 28-year-old.
According to Mundo Deportivo (29 September), Barcelona are still interested in signing the midfielder after a move failed to materialise during the summer.
The report claims the La Liga side will need to “go all out” in the 2023 summer window to secure Silva’s signature.
Pep Guardiola’s side are said to value the midfielder at £72million.
The Portugal international still has three years remaining on his contract at the Etihad but is believed to be open to a move to the Nou Camp.
When asked by Football Insider if a move could materialise in January, McAvennie said: “It depends whether he wants to go home or not.
“Maybe he’s had enough of the Premier League and wants to go somewhere that he’s not getting kicked. He’s a wonderful talent and I would hate to see him go because the Prem needs that.
“He’s not going to sell him to another Premier League club, I can’t see that. He loves Man City and he thinks the world of Pep. I could see him going to Spain or Italy, maybe he wants to do that before he retires. It’ll be one of the big clubs that take him.
“He might try to leave in January. He might just feel that he’s been there long enough and he wants to move on and try something new. Pep will understand that.“
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