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PSG determined to sign Bernardo Silva from Man City?
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly determined to sign Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva this summer.
The 28-year-old has been closely linked with a move away from the Etihad Stadium for some time and revealed in January he will be ready to start a 'new project'.
"I won't hide my goals for the coming years, if something good happens elsewhere, perhaps moving on to a new project," Bernardo told Record.
The Portugal international also admitted he longs to return to his boyhood club Benfica, where he started his career and made just three appearances before joining Monaco in 2015. “Entering a new project at the age of 29, I would probably end this contract at 34,” added Bernardo. "If you ask me:
What did you think 10 years ago? My goal is to get back to Benfica at 32 max. What am I thinking today? It depends on what happens next summer. "I won't lie, it's not something I don't think about. I think about it every year. It's always been a goal."
PSG determined to sign Bernardo Silva from Man City?
However, a large sum to bring Bernardo to PSG or Barcelona has been discussed for several months, and Relevo claims to have previously identified the midfielder as their main target this summer.
The report adds that PSG adviser Luis Campos is determined to lure Man City's No. 20 to Paris, with the Ligue 1 giants aware of the player's desire to find a new home. PSG are said to have failed with a €70m (£61.7m) offer to sign Bernardo late last summer, while City demanded figures close to €90m (£79m) ,4 million pounds).
Bernardo, who has a contract at the Etihad until June 2025, is now believed to be worth between €70m (£61.9m) and €80m (£70.1m) per citizen, claims The demand could leave Barcelona short of money to apply in the summer. Bidding.
As a result, PSG may have a clear race to sign Bernardo, although Real Madrid could join the race if they lose to Man City in their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham.
PSG determined to sign Bernardo Silva from Man City?
Bernardo is currently on international duty with Portugal ahead of Euro 2024 qualifying matches against Liechtenstein and Luxembourg, and the Lisbon-born player insists he is unfazed by rumors of his arrival. "Now is not the time to talk about my future for the next three months of the season, I am very focused on Man City," Bernardo told Arab News, quoted by journalist Fabrizio Romano.
"Links and speculation don't affect me. I give my best and what will happen - we have a lot to fight for."
PSG are also said to be interested in signing Napoli goalscoring machine Victor Osimhen, who will become one of the most sought-after strikers this summer after scoring 25 goals in 29 games for the team. top of the Serie A table.
The likes of Man City, Manchester United and Chelsea are also said to be interested in the 24-year-old Nigerian, who is valued by Napoli in the region of £150m.
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