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      Bernardo Silva breaks silence over Man City future as playmaker leaves door open to £80million Barcelona transfer

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      MANCHESTER CITY’S Bernardo Silva admits his future at the club is uncertain amid interest from Barcelona.The Portugal midfielder, 28, was one of City’s standout players last season as they marched to a fourth Prem title in five seasons.
      Bernardo Silva of Manchester City in the Community Shield against LiverpoolCredit: Getty
      But he has been consistently linked with a move away from the Etihad since last summer, when City splashed out a British-record £100million on Jack Grealish.
      City initially shot down reports that they have agreed an £80m deal with Barca for Silva.
      Yet the player himself, who is under contract until 2025, was not so fast to pour cold water on the idea.
      Silva told ESPN: “I’ve always said that I’m happy here but I have no idea what’s going to happen.
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      “We’ll see, honestly. My relationship with the club is very honest. I’ve been open with them and they know what I want.
      “If I stay, I’m very happy and I will always respect this club and give all my best.
      “If not, it’s football and we’ll just see what happens.”
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      Silva started on the bench in City’s 2-0 win against West Ham on the opening weekend, with Erling Haaland bagging a double.
      Barcelona are in dire straits financially and cannot even register all the players they have already signed this summer until they get others off the wage bill.
      However with the sale of Frenkie de Jong to Chelsea on the horizon, they are already eyeing up fresh talent.
      And Silva was certainly not sounding like a man who is convinced he will be at City for the long haul.
      The star added: “It’s a big club and they don’t want players who are not happy at the club.
      “They always say to all of us, if you’re not happy, you can go. Of course, they are in business and they want the right amount of money for letting us go but personally it’s a relationship with the club that is very respectful.
      “They have always been honest with me and I have always been honest with them.
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      “As I said, I will always respect my relationship with Man City, with the fans, with the staff, with my team-mates.
      ” So whatever happens, happens and it for sure will happen in a very respectful way.” More

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      Man City in talks with Anderlecht for Spanish U21 defender Sergio Gomez after Marc Cucurella’s transfer snub

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      MANCHESTER CITY are closing on Anderlecht’s Sergio Gomez after missing out on main target Marc Cucurella.The Premier League champions are reportedly preparing a second offer for the Spain Under-21 left-back.
      Anderlecht left-back Sergio Gomez is said to be in talks with Man CityCredit: Getty
      Etihad chief Pep Guardiola blinked first and lost in the race for Brighton’s Cucurella as Chelsea agreed to splash out £60million.
      But more strength out wide remains his priority.
      So far Guardiola has ‘only’ brought in Erling Haaland, Kalvin Phillips and Stefan Ortega as permanent recruits this summer.
      And Gomez would be more of a signing for the future.
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      The 21-year-old had his breakthrough season last term following spells with Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona B.
      And transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has suggested City are on the brink of a deal worth around £8.45m.
      Romano also claimed City initially wanted to loan Gomez straight out to LaLiga new boys Girona.
      It follows plans to let Portuguese minnows Pacos de Ferreira borrow Etihad wing whizkid starlet Kayky.
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      The Brazilian, 19, joined City from home-country club Fluminense a year ago.
      It’s understood clubs in Belgium and France were keen on Kayky.
      But City preferred the Portuguese option. More

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      Man City wonderkid Kayky set to join Portuguese minnows Pacos de Ferreira on loan transfer to get 19-year-old game time

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      MANCHESTER CITY wonderkid Kayky is reportedly set to join Portuguese minnows Pacos de Ferreira in a bid to get some more game time. Big things are expected of the talented teen who signed for Man City a year ago.
      Kayky joined the senior players on Man City’s pre-season tour of AmericaCredit: Getty
      The club look set to let him go to Portugal to pick up some first-team minutes, which could be crucial for his development.
      Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano reported that the move is in full swing.
      He tweeted: “Manchester City winger Kayky is in Portugal today to undergo medical tests and sign contract with Paços de Ferreira.
      “Loan move set to be completed. Kayky had proposals from Belgium and France but decision with City was to proceed with Portuguese side.”
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      Kakay, 19, signed from Brazilian side Fluminese in 2021.
      He only made 22 appearances at the South American club but wowed Man City’s scouts enough that they signed the teen in April 2021 for £9m.
      The forward has made one appearance for Pep Guardiola’s senior side, while he has also represented Brazil at U16 level.
      Kayky is a product of the Fluminense academy, which has produced the likes of Real Madrid legend Marcelo and Liverpool star Fabinho.
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      Dubbed the ‘next Neymar’ in his homeland, the forward is blessed with pace and close-control.
      Kayky was top scorer in the Brasileirao Under-17 Championship.
      Speaking a year ago, Fluminese U17 coach Guilherme Torres told Goal: “Kayky is a player who stands out a lot for his technical quality, especially with regard to one-on-ones, and also in his quality in front of goal.
      “He is also very intelligent, searches for empty spaces on the field and has a good ability to provide assists for his team-mates.
      “In addition, he has a winning, competitive mentality, which is important for a high-level player. His resilience has grown as he has matured, and he is learning how to deal with adversity.” More

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      Pep Guardiola warns Erling Haaland may PUNCH a Man City team-mate in the face after watching striker’s dream Prem debut

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      PEP GUARDIOLA has jokingly warned that Erling Haaland would punch his team-mates if they tried to take the ball off him before a penalty. The new superstar striker had a dream start at Manchester City as he hit a brace at West Ham.
      Guardiola had much to be impressed with by Haaland’s Premier League debutCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      His well-taken second goal put the game to bed, and he won and scored the penalty for the opener.
      His manager Guardiola believes the goal-hungry forward will go to any lengths to strike as many times as possible – and will make sure he claims the ball at spot-kicks.
      He said: “The way he took the ball to take the penalty, I liked it. He’s direct and if someone is going to take his ball he will punch the faces of one of his mates. I’m pretty sure of that.
      “It’s about confidence, ambition and mentality. That showed me. I liked it. And then of course he scored it.
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      “He’s a guy with incredible talent, scores nice numbers but we would like to add something more to his game to be a better player. Not just a guy who scores goals, which is so important, but that’s why we want to try give everything to him to be a better player.”
      Guardiola also hit out at those who were quick to criticise Haaland after his underwhelming Community Shield appearance.
      The Spanish manager added: “I don’t know him much because we are three weeks or one month together, so we need time to see how the can react in situations.
      “I know how he handled a lot of criticism this week, he was really calm and trained really well.
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      “One week ago he could not adapt in the Premier League. Now he’s alongside the best in, [Thierry] Henry, Alan Shearer and Cristiano Ronaldo.
      “He’s here for five years. Hopefully he’ll stay for this time and even more. We want all the new guys to be happy, feel good in the city and with the team. And push him a little bit more.”
      Haaland’s brilliant performance was followed up by a gaffe on live TV, as he swore twice on Sky and left fans in stitches. More

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      Ederson suffers gruesome black eye seconds into clash at West Ham after being clattered by Man City pal Ruben Dias

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      MANCHESTER CITY goalkeeper Ederson suffered a gruesome black eye only minutes into his club’s opening weekend clash again West Ham. In an attempt to head the ball away, Ruben Dias accidentally caught his team-mate.
      Medical staff and an apologetic Ruben Dias tended to Ederson after he came off worse for wear during the cornerCredit: PA
      A large mark under his eye quickly became visibleCredit: Reuters
      However the Man City ace was able to continueCredit: Reuters
      Man City were responding to early pressure from the Hammers who started the game well.
      They had been putting high balls into the Man City box in the early stages as they looked to unsettle the Premier League champions’ defence.
      One corner whipped in caused Pep Guardiola’s team particular problems – but it was all of their own making.
      New signing Erling Haaland and Ruben Dias both went up to try and clear the ball.
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      But the Man City centre back ended up in the path of his goalkeeper who he accidentally clattered into.
      After recovering from the ground, Ederson could be seen with a black eye and a lump on his face after the clash.
      He continued on the game despite his pain.
      At the other end, West Ham’s goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski later had to come off with an injury before half-time for Alphonse Areola.
      It’s been a weekend of nasty injuries, with Ben Godfrey stretchered off after a horrific leg issue against Chelsea yesterday.
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      Fans had a lot of sympathy for Ederson after the clash.
      One wrote on Twitter: “The season is 2 minutes old and Ruben Dias has already given Ederson a black eye. This season is going to be fun.”
      Another said with a crying emoji: “Ederson that eye isn’t looking good.” More

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      Phil Foden set to pocket massive £6MILLION in bonuses on top of new Man City salary… and more if he wins Ballon d’Or

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      PHIL FODEN will collect a staggering £6million bonus on top of his treble-your-money new deal.The forward is ready to sign fresh terms with Manchester City on a six-year contract worth a basic £200,000 a week — as SunSport revealed last month.
      Phil Foden is getting a new £200k-a-week deal with HUGE bonuses on topCredit: Getty
      But that is only a part of the huge cash bonanza he stands to bank over the duration of his new agreement.
      Foden, 22, will collect a cool £3m as soon as he puts pen to paper — and the same again staggered over the rest of the deal.
      A series of incremental pay hikes of around £25,000 a week over each year will eventually take his pay close to £350k  a week — an eye- watering £18m in the final 12 months.
      And the England ace can hit more jackpots if he triggers a string of other success-related clauses.
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      Foden is in line for a £150,000 bonus if he is nominated for the Ballon d’Or — £300k if he wins.
      A similar amount is on offer for winning the Premier League Player of the Year, while appearing in 60 per cent of City’s games next season returns another decent pay day.
      Foden’s immediate pay is still well behind the £375,000 weekly salary of Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland.
      But City have worked hard on the heavily-incentivised deal to recognise the Stockport-born star’s elevated status.
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      At the moment Foden earns a basic wage of around £65,000, but has become a key figure for both club and country – and Etihad top brass were keen to acknowledge that.
      City have raised more than £220m in outgoings since January, which has also seen Riyad Mahrez and Rodri pen new deals recently. More

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      Man Utd make shock transfer enquiry for ex-Man City star Leroy Sane after Antony frustration

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have made a shock enquiry for former Manchester City star Leroy Sane.United are looking for attacking reinforcements after being frustrated in their bid to sign Antony from Ajax.
      Sane is on Man Utd’s shortlist of attacking targets in the summer windowCredit: Getty
      And Bayern Munich winger Sane is on the shortlist despite his successful spell with the club’s noisy neighbours.
      Sources say Bayern would be willing to cash in on Sane after his indifferent form since his £40m move from City in 2020.
      Liverpool have also been linked with the Germany international, who has fallen down the pecking order after Bayern signed Reds star Sadio Mane earlier this summer.
      As Sunsport reported, PSV Eindhoven’s Cody Gakpo, Wolves star Pedro Neto, Villarreal forward Arnaut Danjuma and Crystal Palace wideman Michael Olise are also on United’s radar.
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      But the willingness to consider a move for Sane is a sign of how urgently new boss Erik Ten Hag wants to bolster his forward line.
      Carlos Tevez’s move directly from Old Trafford to the Etihad in 2009 caused bad blood between the local rivals.
      City’s “Welcome To Manchester” billboards to hail the Tevez signing wound up Sir Alex Ferguson and United fans.
      And the Argentinian star went on to win the FA Cup and Premier League with City.
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      Ten Hag needs more options up front amid the uncertainty over Cristiano Ronaldo’s future.
      The Portuguese superstar has made it clear his desire to leave Old Trafford this summer.
      But he could still start for United in their season opener against Brighton on Sunday due to Anthony Martial’s injury. More

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      Pep Guardiola hints at signing new Man City contract after going into final year… but fears Bernardo Silva may quit

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      PEP GUARDIOLA has dropped a strong hint he will extend his stay at Manchester City – if the club still want him.The former Barcelona manager is entering the final 12 months of his existing deal and says he has already had preliminary talks with the club over an extension.
      Pep Guardiola has hinted he could stay at Man City beyond the approaching seasonCredit: Getty
      Bernardo Silva is reportedly wanted by BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      He plans to speak again during the middle of the season and after six glittering years at the Etihad he could be tempted to put pen to paper on another contract.
      Guardiola said: “I wouldn’t change my life here one second. It’s the seventh season already.
      “We spoke with the club. Middle of the season, end of the season, we will talk again about how we feel and decide what’s best for the club.
      “I said many times if they want it, I’d like to stay longer but at the same time I have to be sure.
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      “It’s not the second or third season, it’s many years already and I have to see how the players behave.
      “I don’t want to be a problem, sometimes when you extend things and you force it it’s not good so we have to go through it and relax.
      “This kind of situation happens in a natural way. We will see what happens during the season and how we feel and the best decision for the club is going to be taken.”
      Meanwhile Guardiola, 51, has told Bernardo Silva he must bring a suitable offer to the table if he wants to leave.
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      Barca are keen to make an offer for the Portuguese international if they can get their finances in order, although he could reportedly cost more than £80million.
      The former Monaco man is keen on a move nearer to his homeland and did not rule out a transfer when asked this summer.
      Guardiola said: “I would love if Bernardo could continue here because he’s a special player for all of us in the locker room, but I don’t know what is going to happen.
      “If he stays, it is perfect. If in the end he has to leave it is because football is like this, the clubs have an agreement, the player has the desire and I will not be the reason to stop the desire.
      “When you are a football player your life is so short. You don’t realise and immediately it is over.
      “At the same time. I’m just a little part of the club. What the club decides is okay for me.
      “At the end, sometimes for the clubs, for the player, for the agent, for many reasons sometimes you have to divide our path.”
      Pep Guardiola will not block any sale of Bernardo SilvaCredit: Reuters More