Barcelona 'agree fee' for Bernardo Silva to spark frenzy on Frenkie de Jong future
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Barcelona and Manchester City have reportedly arrived at an agreement for Bernardo Silva, sparking rumours on the future of Frenkie de Jong. Barca, who are struggling to register their new signings for financial reasons, may now be forced to offload the Dutchman with Chelsea and Manchester United both heavily linked.
Man City boss Pep Guardiola refused to rule out the prospect of Bernardo jumping ship in recent weeks. The Portuguese is an integral part of the manager's set-up at the Etihad, but is thought to be keen on a switch to the Camp Nou after five productive years in the Premier League.
Many presumed Barca's transfer business to be done after splashing out on Jules Kounde, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski. But president Joan Laporta refuses to rest up and transfer expert Gerard Romero claims that they have agreed a fee of less than £67million for Bernardo.
The 27-year-old's prospective exit would come as a major blow to City after scoring 13 goals in 50 appearances last term, providing relentless energy and technical ability in the middle of the park. However, Manchester Evening News have claimed the two clubs have not agreed a fee on Silva and that City want to keep the midfielder.
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