PSG Transfer news now: After failing to secure Bernardo Silva last summer, PSG is pushing again to sign him this summer to replace potential departures
Bernardo Silva, a dynamic midfielder for Manchester City, is still a target for Paris Saint-Germain. PSG has rekindled its interest in acquiring the Portuguese international after earlier attempts to do so were unsuccessful. The French club is looking at the potential of making a new offer for Silva due to financial constraints and the need to revitalise their team. They do this in an effort to improve their ranks and increase their chances of winning in Europe.
PSG had already tried to sign Bernardo Silva and inquired about his availability during the January transfer window, so the club’s pursuit of him is not new. The French club’s continuing pursuit of Silva implies that they view him as a prized asset who may greatly improve their midfield options and help them achieve their UEFA Champions League championship goals.
Bernardo Silva may think the time is right to leave Manchester City, where he has played a crucial role in their success since coming in 2017 from AS Monaco, according to encouragement offered to PSG. After this season, the 28-year-old will have two years left on his contract, so now is an important time for prospective suitors to go forward.
The success of PSG’s transfer-market fundraising will have a significant impact on their efforts to sign Bernardo Silva. The team is struggling financially and has been attempting to cut expenses ever since becoming one of the eight clubs penalised by UEFA last year. In order to further address their financial issues, PSG will probably try to get rid of Neymar once Lionel Messi leaves at the end of the current campaign.
The long-term strategy of PSG is to assemble their squad around the gifted Kylian Mbappe, who they are hoping will pledge his future to them. They want to bolster their team with young French players, developing youngsters like Warren Zaire-Emery, a 17-year-old attacker. Silva, who is 28 years old, may not quite meet this description, but his acquaintance with PSG sporting director Luis Campos—with whom he collaborated while they were both at Monaco—and his relationship with Mbappe make him an intriguing target.
Should Barcelona’s financial intentions be approved by La Liga, Bernardo Silva’s name has also been connected to the team. Originally, Manchester City was considering offloading Silva to make place for Jude Bellingham, but now that it appears that the young English midfielder would be leaving Borussia Dortmund for Real Madrid. City looks willing to let Silva leave if their asking price is fulfilled, which might force them to reorganise their midfield, especially in light of Ilkay Gundogan’s contract predicament and recent negotiations with Barcelona.
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