Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva is set for a new round of contract talks, according to reports.
The Lowdown: Uncertain future
The Portugueseās deal at the Etihad Stadium isnāt due to expire until 2025, but his future has been up in the air ever since expressing his desire to leave the Premier League to move closer to his homeland.
Barcelona were heavily linked with the 28-year-old over the summer and are now believed to be preparing a second approach in January.
The Sky Blues have made revamping the midfield their new transfer priority, and it appears that they will soon find out whether the maestro wants to be a part of their project.
The Latest: Man City to offer extension
According to The Sun, Man City are āplanning talksā with Silva regarding his long-term plans as a result of wanting to know where they stand.
Itās reported that the club ādo not want to loseā their star, and are going to see whether he would be ātempted by a contract extensionā in a bid to secure his services.
The Verdict: Alongside Foden
City are said to have agreed a new six-year deal with Phil Foden, and it would be a huge boost if Silva followed in his footsteps to be the next to put pen to paper.
The Lisbon-born talent, hailed the āheartbeatā of the team by sports journalist Josh Bunting, has clocked up 104 goal contributions during his stay (netting 50 times and assisting 54), highlighting the significant role he plays.
Silva has admitted that he is willing to give his all for as long as he’s with Pep Guardiolaās side, so despite interest, thereās every chance that he could be persuaded to extend his stay beyond the New Year.
