{"id":1182764,"date":"2022-08-18T13:38:34","date_gmt":"2022-08-18T13:38:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2022\/08\/18\/transfer-news-manchester-city-wont-sell-bernado-silva-to-barcelona-check-out-why\/"},"modified":"2022-08-18T13:38:34","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T13:38:34","slug":"transfer-news-manchester-city-wont-sell-bernado-silva-to-barcelona-check-out-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2022\/08\/18\/transfer-news-manchester-city-wont-sell-bernado-silva-to-barcelona-check-out-why\/","title":{"rendered":"TRANSFER NEWS: Manchester City Won&#8217;t Sell Bernado Silva To Barcelona; Check Out Why"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/eca8d3fbec684600ab43a2ce04bd64ea\"\/>Manchester City do not want to trade Bernardo Silva and do not anticipate other teams to make a deal for him.<\/p>\n<p>Despite interest from Barcelona and, according to reports, Paris Saint-Germain.<\/p>\n<p>According to a story in The Times on Thursday, PSG is preparing an offer worth about \u00a360 million for the 28-year-old.<\/p>\n<p>However, any proposal would have to be substantially higher in order for the City to take it seriously.<\/p>\n<p>Until date, neither Silva nor his representatives have informed the club that he wishes to leave the Etihad Stadium this summer.<\/p>\n<p>With less than two weeks left in the transfer window, City would also need to find and sign a replacement.<\/p>\n<p>The Portugal international has come off the bench in both of Pep Guardiola&#8217;s team&#8217;s opening Premier League triumphs this season.<\/p>\n<p>Guardiola stated earlier this summer that he wants Silva to stay but would not stand in his way if the player had other plans.<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/0584da705a8e4a3098fe79f76b1fbf62\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Whatever happens, happens,&#8221; he said. &#8220;And if he stays, everything will be fine.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;At the end of the day, if he has to leave, it&#8217;s because football is like that; the player has a desire.&#8221; I will not be the one to put a stop to someone&#8217;s aspirations.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s so brief when you&#8217;re a player; you don&#8217;t realize it until it&#8217;s almost done.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The player must speak with the club, and I have never been involved in that.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, after signing Sergio Gomez from Anderlecht, City are unlikely to add another left-back before the deadline.<\/p>\n<p>Guardiola stated last week that he expects the Spaniard to be their final summer signing.<\/p>\n<p>Adam Smith of Sky Sports Super Silva:<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/67055d85aa684b3c8d46e587660f3969\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Late last year, Guardiola summed up his feelings about Silva: &#8220;He is the finest.&#8221; He possesses a unique capacity to do whatever he wants with the ball.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Portuguese striker was having a good run in front of goal at the moment, but the 27-year-old offers so much more than that &#8211; but let&#8217;s start there.<\/p>\n<p>Last season, Silva was second in the Premier League for goals from open play, chances created, passes completed in the final third, and dribbling attempts.<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/9ca3ce21c8dd4fc0bab015fc5132db1f\"\/><\/p>\n<p>His shot map below demonstrates his ability to locate space and finish from prime areas just outside the six-yard box, as well as find the back of the net from sharp angles.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, his opportunities-created map highlights the breadth of his passing range and positioning agility.<\/p>\n<p>Silva patrols the whole attacking third, whether on the left or right flank, but it is his defensive action zone below that highlights defensive contributions, pitch coverage, and work rate.<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/49149648d5134432be5b66e9c1c39a69\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Last season, the midfielder ran more than any other player at the club, recording 381km in the league, which is equivalent to nine marathons.<\/p>\n<p>Only six players in the entire league ran further, and it is worth mentioning that Guardiola rotates players more than other managers.<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/29ca5a23b5b24d149fe6970f204a0040\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Silva also finished third at the club in a variety of defensive categories,  tackles, winning duels, and retrieving possession in the middle third. In short, Silva is exceptional in all aspects of the game.<\/p>\n<p>Who will be moving this summer before the transfer window ends on September 1 at 11 p.m.?<\/p>\n<p>Content created and supplied by: Devarsh_Arena (via  Opera<br \/>\nNews )<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<span class=\"content\">    ,  .   ,     .       () , , , , , , , , .      \/ ,  and\/or  .     ,  , and\/or  ,      and\/or     <\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"see-more\"><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester City do not want to trade Bernardo Silva and do not anticipate other teams to make a deal for him. Despite interest from Barcelona and, according to reports, Paris Saint-Germain. According to a story in The Times on Thursday, PSG is preparing an offer worth about \u00a360 million for the 28-year-old. 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