Manchester City may consider a move for Nicolo Barella if they lose Bernardo Silva, with Liverpool also maintaining an interest.
According to Tutto Mercato Web, Manchester City could include Nicolo Barella on their shortlist of new midfielders if Bernardo Silva departs. The Italian international will carry a massive price tag, with Inter Milan keen on leveraging the situation while Liverpool maintains an interest.
Things are getting complicated at Manchester City, with many players angling to leave this summer. Pep Guardiola may have wanted a straightforward window and was keen on adding limited players that strengthened the existing group.
Instead, it appears like a mass exodus of top-quality stars, which may force Guardiola to make bulk signings, something he has not done since his early years here. With Ilkay Gundogan already a Barcelona player, Riyad Mahrez is closer to joining the Saudi League.
Kyle Walker could also move on and join Bayern Munich; there are chances of Bernardo Silva leaving. The Portuguese star admires PSG, and there has reportedly been an offer from Saudi Arabia. The midfielder wanted a new challenge last summer and may get his wish this time.
Manchester City have always maintained their stance of letting players leave if they no longer wish to play for the club. However, in Bernardo’s case, they may have kept the midfielder last summer and may even try to retain him in this window. They have also placed a £75 million price tag on the Portuguese star, which will ward off many suitors.
Manchester City could approach Inter Milan for Nicolo Barella if he departs. The Italian midfielder had been in the news a few weeks ago when Newcastle United tried to sign him. Things have gone cold since. But Guardiola’s interest in the 26-year-old could become a huge subject.
Liverpool also maintains interest. But no formal approaches or bids from Jurgen Klopp have yet to be received. Manchester City might approach if things evolve at the Etihad in the coming weeks. The Reds might also consider a move considering they still need many more midfielders after the potential departures of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson.
Meanwhile, Inter Milan could slap a massive price tag of €120 million. The report states that the transfer of Declan Rice to Arsenal may have something to do with the huge asking price, but no club are likely to pay that much, including Manchester City.
