Report: Manchester City to block Bernardo Silva's move to Barcelona

Portugal international Bernardo Silva was heavily linked with a move to the Catalan giants before the start of the season.

The 27-year-old eventually decided to stay at the Etihad and played a key role in Pep Guardiola's charges retaining the Premier League title.

There were reports in Spain recently that Silva's agent Jorge Mendes was informed by the Citizens that he could leave for around £70 million.

However, the Daily Mirror has reported that the Premier League champions have no desire to let the Portuguese attacker leave and will not entertain any bids.

Barcelona have already bolstered their attack with the arrival of Brazilian forward Raphinha, while they have also agreed a deal with Bayern Munich for Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski.

Silva registered 13 goals and seven assists across all competitions and was named in the PFA Team of the Year for the 2021/22 season.

Angel Di Maria - joined Juventus as a free agent

Joe Aribo - joined Southampton from Rangers

Clement Lenglet - joined Tottenham Hotspur from Barcelona on loan

Aaron Hickey - joined Brentford from Bologna

Anderson Arroyo - joined Deportivo Alaves from Liverpool on loan

Pierluigi Gollini - joined Fiorentina from Atalanta on loan

Jack Clarke - joined Sunderland from Tottenham Hotspur

Luka Jovic - joined Fiorentina from Real Madrid