Bayern Munich will reportedly compete with Barcelona for Manchester City playmaker Bernardo Silva, who will cost around €58 million.
According to a report by Spanish outlet SPORT, Bernardo Silva is the subject of interest from Bayern Munich. The Bavarian giants have already contacted the Portuguese midfielder’s entourage to discuss a possible move in the summer transfer window. However, the Manchester City playmaker, who will cost €58 million due to a release clause in his contract, wants to join Barcelona.
Bernardo Silva and his excellent Manchester City stint
Bernardo Silva has been among the world’s most elite players for over half a dozen years. The 29-year-old was already a highly sought-after creative midfielder when he helped AS Monaco win a shock Ligue 1 title in the 2016/17 season. Manchester City snapped him up in July 2017, and he has gone from strength to strength since then.
The Portuguese international has been a trusted lieutenant for Pep Guardiola for the last seven years, even though there have been phases when he has not been a first-choice starter for Manchester City. Silva has turned out 350 times thus far for Manchester City, chipping in with 66 goals and 62 assists.
However, Silva’s long and illustrious stint with Manchester City will likely end in the summer transfer window, as he wants to embark on a new adventure. He should get his wish this year, as his new contract contains a release clause worth €58 million. Such a situation has captured the attention of Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
New adventure calls?
Bernardo Silva is a long-term target for Barcelona, with the Blaugrana making several previous attempts to secure his services. The presence of a release clause of €58 million in the player’s contract works in Barcelona’s favour. And they are working hard to balance their books and fund a move for the Manchester City star, who wants to join Barcelona in the summer transfer window.
As for Bayern Munich, they are in a spot of bother over the long-term future of Jamal Musiala. In addition, Thomas Muller is approaching the twilight of his glorious career, while Leroy Sane faces an uncertain future at the Allianz Arena. So, Silva has emerged as a viable target for Bayern Munich, with Die Roten approaching his entourage.
With Bayern Munich in contact with Bernardo Silva’s representatives, a deal worth €58 million might be on the cards. However, the Portuguese international has his heart set on joining Barcelona, meaning this transfer saga might stretch until the final days of the summer transfer window.
