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      PSG ready to take on Barcelona in last-gasp transfer battle for Bernardo Silva as Man City star eyes Etihad exit

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN reportedly remain keen on signing Manchester City star Bernardo Silva with just days remaining in the transfer window.The midfielder, 28, has been a key target for Barcelona for much of the summer.
      PSG and Barcelona still want Bernardo SilvaCredit: The Times
      But it was PSG who had a £59million bid rejected for Silva by City this week, report Sky Sports.
      Despite the setback, PSG still hope to complete a deal, though they believe it could be too late with the window closing on Thursday, according to the Daily Mail.
      Barcelona are also tracking Silva and were believed to be prepared to sell three players in order to fund a move – including Chelsea transfer target Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
      City value Silva highly and Pep Guardiola hinted that his sale is unlikely because finding a replacement in under a week would prove difficult.
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      The Spaniard said after City’s draw with Barcelona on Wednesday: “He is our player. We want him to be with us because he is very important.
      “Having said that, I don’t want anyone to be unhappy. But I don’t want him to leave because he is a superlative player.
      “As a player and as a person, he is one of the best I have ever had. In any competition he is the best player.
      “If an offer arrives there are seven days left and if Bernardo leaves we would have to go to the market and not it’s easy.”
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      Silva has proved his importance over the last two games – scoring key goals in City’s comebacks against Newcastle and Crystal Palace.
      The Portuguese scored a brilliant solo effort against the Eagles on Saturday to spark City’s comeback, with Erling Haaland’s hat-trick sealing a 4-2 victory. More

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      Man City green light Pep Guardiola to splash £100m in January transfer window on any stand-out stars from the World Cup

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      PEP GUARDIOLA can go on a £100million shopping spree in January if anyone catches his eye at the Qatar World Cup.Manchester City chiefs insist there will be no late arrivals before the transfer window closes on Thursday.
      Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will be given £100million to spend in JanuaryCredit: Reuters
      That is despite their £104m summer outlay being one of their lowest in recent years.
      But the Etihad boss has been reassured major funds will be available if he wants reinforcements in the next window.
      City have brought in Erling Haaland, Kalvin Phillips, Sergio Gomez and Julian Alvarez over the past couple of months.
      But they have banked close to £250m in sales since January after a string of departures, including Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus and Oleks Zinchenko.
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      Pep now has a core group of just 18 senior players.
      And although he has called on academy whizkids like Cole Palmer and Rico Lewis, the Spaniard could be left light if this season’s squeezed calendar take its toll.
      SunSport exclusively revealed earlier in the week how Palmer is being chased by Borussia Dortmund on a season-long loan.
      But Guardiola is reluctant to send out the highly-rated England Under-21 star, who can operate on either wing or as a No 10.
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      Following last week’s 3-3 draw against Newcastle, City were involved in another six-goal thriller when they faced Crystal Palace on Saturday.
      The Eagles went into the break 2-0 up, but turned the game around in the second half to win 4-2.
      Bernardo Silva pulled a goal back in the 53rd minute, before Erling Haaland bagged a hat-trick to bring his tally to six goals in the Premier League.
      Guardiola declared after the match that Haaland was born to score goal, as he said: “Erling has done [what he has done] since he was born.
      “He has done what he has done all his life, in Salzburg and everywhere he has been he has scored goals.
      “Against these type of teams, we struggle because they defend so deep, but he has an incredible sense of goal.
      “The three (he scored), especially the last one, but the first one as well, were all good goals.
      “The numbers for this guy are beyond. The most important thing is that he has settled perfectly, and he is an incredibly humble guy.
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      “He is a lovely person. He chats more with the guys from the Academy and that means a lot.
      “Hopefully, he can be happy the time we are together.” More

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      Man City star Cole Palmer wanted on season-long loan transfer by Dortmund… but Pep Guardiola doesn’t want to lose him

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      COLE PALMER is wanted on a season-long loan by German giants Borussia Dortmund.Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has always been reluctant to send out the highly-rated England Under-21 star, who can operate on either wing or as a No 10.
      Manchester City youngster Cole Palmer has impressed many over the last 12 monthsCredit: Getty
      The 20-year-old’s displays have caught the eye of Borussia DortmundCredit: REX
      City boss Pep Guardiola is a big fan of PalmerCredit: AP
      But Dortmund – drawn in the same Champions League group as City – are one of several European clubs who have enquired about Palmer, 20, and are keen to strike a deal before next week’s deadline.
      Guardiola has stated that Palmer is part of his first-team squad but he has only made one Premier League start to date – against Everton last term – and has only had two minutes off the bench in City’s first three matches of the new campaign.
      There are suggestions that a loan move could now benefit Palmer, who needs more first-team game time, although boss Guardiola does not want to lose him.
      Palmer, 20, netted for City in the Champions League group stage last year but suffered an injury which sidelined him for three months late last season.
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      Dortmund have a track record of signing young English talent, with Jude Bellingham a key player at the club and Jadon Sancho a major star at the Westfalenstadion before his switch to Manchester United and they are now eyeing Palmer.
      Palmer – who scored in City’s 3-3 friendly draw with Barcelona on Wednesday – enjoyed a breakthrough season in the 21/22 campaign, making four Premier League appearances and also featuring in the Champions League.
      Guardiola is a big fan of the youngster, who could very well play a big role in the starting XI if Riyad Mahrez leaves the club next summer.
      He said of Palmer last year: “Cole has this special quality in front of the box, this talent that is difficult to find.
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      “When he has the ball there most of the time it finishes in the net, and it is not easy to find that.”
      Speaking after Palmer’s first goal for the club last year, Guardiola insisted he wouldn’t rush Palmer’s progression.
      He said: “Let’s be calm, be patient, like we have done with Phil [Foden].
      “The people in this world want things immediately.
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      “Everything needs time. You cannot cook a good dish if you do not spend time in the kitchen. So take time.”
      Palmer and his Manchester City team-mates will be back in action on Saturday afternoon, welcoming Crystal Palace to the Etihad.
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      ‘Barcelona like him a lot’ – Pep Guardiola opens door to Bernardo Silva transfer exit after Man City’s Nou Camp friendly

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      PEP GUARDIOLA confirmed that he will not stop Bernardo Silva from leaving Manchester City to join Barcelona, if he wants to.The Portuguese midfielder has been linked with Barcelona throughout the summer.
      Bernardo Silva might seek a move to Barcelona during the last few days of the transfer windowCredit: Getty
      The 28-year-old still has three years left on his contract that keeps him at Man City.
      The midfielder would cost Barcelona £80million, which they are struggling to whip up due to their financial turmoil.
      Silva featured in the friendly against Barcelona last night, which took place at Nou Camp.
      The match ended in a 3-3 draw, thanks to a controversial penalty earned by Erling Haaland, who was accused by Barca fans of diving.
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      After the match, Pep was asked about Bernardo’s future and revealed that the Portuguese is interested in a move to Catalunya.
      Guardiola said: “He is our player.
      “We want him to be with us because he is very important.
      “Having said that, I don’t want anyone to be unhappy.
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      “But I don’t want him to leave because he is a superlative player.
      “As a player and as a person, he is one of the best I have ever had.
      “In any competition he is the best player.
      “If an offer arrives there are seven days left and if Bernardo leaves we would have to go to the market and it’s not easy.
      “Having said that, Bernardo likes Barcelona a lot.”
      Pep’s words contradicts with what City’s CEO Ferran Soriano said about Silva not leaving the club.
      When speaking with Spanish outlet Que T’hi Jugues, Sorian said: “It’s a little late [in the transfer window] to talk about ins and outs.
      “This story has taken many turns and in the end it has never moved from its starting point.”
      Barca boss Xavi was questioned about the matter, and he was realistic in his answers and left little space for rumours.
      The Barca legend said: “Who doesn’t like Bernardo Silva? Or Haaland or De Bruyne?
      “Silva has great decision-making ability, he protects the ball very well, he’s very good.
      “It depends on City.
      “But now there’s no news.”
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      So far this season, Silva scored the equalising goal and assisted one, in the 3-3 draw against Newcastle.
      He’s started every Premier League outing so far, adding to the 253 games he played across all competitions, scoring 48 goals and registering 50 assists. More

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      Arsenal boss Arteta ‘confident’ star man Bukayo Saka will sign new contract as Man City ponder transfer

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      MIKEL ARTETA is increasingly confident that Arsenal will tie down Bukayo Saka to a new long-term deal.But the Gunners boss admitted that the longer uncertainty rumbles on, it could lead to the England star taking his eye off the ball.
      Saka in action during the Premier League win over Leicester City at the EmiratesCredit: Getty
      And Manchester City are waiting to pounce, with Pep Guardiola viewing Saka as the ideal man to replace Raheem Sterling after his shock switch to Chelsea.
      Arteta said: “I am very confident that we as a club and Bukayo, his family, his agent, everybody, we are very much aligned in what we want to achieve.
      “And now it is about putting it on a piece of paper.
      “I would like that to get done, because I don’t want the player or anybody else distracted while we are in the middle of the season.
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      “But those things take time and they have to go through the right process, and I think the process has been really good.”
      Arsenal have already offered terms that would make forward Saka one of their top earners.

      The 20-year-old still has two years remaining on his current contract.
      The academy star is viewed as one of the club’s crown jewels and is adored by Gunners fans.
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      Losing him would be a huge blow, as Arteta attempts to mould a team that can finally compete for the title and get back into the Champions League.
      Landing Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko from City were huge coups for the club.
      But losing Saka would have fans fearing another false dawn at the Emirates. More

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      Man City starlet Liam Delap joins Stoke on season-long loan transfer to get 19-year-old striker first-team experience

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      STOKE CITY have signed Liam Delap on a season-long loan from Manchester City.The 19-year-old forward will now remain with the Championship side until June 2023.
      Delap has signed for Stoke on a season-long loanCredit: Stoke FC
      He made the move to get more first-team experienceCredit: Stoke FC
      There is no option to buy in the contract – which was signed on Thursday morning – because Man City view him as a crucial player for the future.
      He will now follow in the footsteps of his father Rory Delap, who made 208 appearances for Stoke during his playing career and is now a first team coach.
      In his first official interview for the club, the England U19 international said: “Obviously it’s a brilliant feeling (to be here).
      “I’ve known and been around this club for a long time and to finally get the deal done and over the line, I’m buzzing. I can’t wait to get started.”
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      Stoke boss Michael O’Neill was equally as excited to complete the move. He told the official Stoke website: “It’s no secret that we have been looking to bring Liam to the club this summer.
      “We have been in dialogue with City for some time now and had the opportunity a few weeks ago to outline our plans for Liam.
      “We are grateful to them for the trust they have placed in us and we are really excited about working with Liam.”
      Delap was open to a move away from Man City to gain more first team experience.
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      He made five senior appearances last season, including one Champions League run-out.
      According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, City received permanent transfer offers for the young star from Southampton and Newcastle, but had no intention of selling him. More

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      PSG ready to hijack Barcelona’s transfer move for Man City star Bernardo Silva with £59m bid for midfielder

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have joined Barcelona in the race to sign Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva, according to reports.Barcelona have been pushing to sign the Portuguese playmaker, 28, since last summer, but the club’s financial situation has always prevented a deal from being completed.
      PSG are preparing an offer for SilvaCredit: Getty
      The cash-strapped Catalan giants are now attempting to fund a bid by offloading a number of first team players including Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Sergino Dest, Memphis Depay and Frenkie de Jong.
      But, while club chiefs are desperately attempting to gather enough money for a suitable offer, PSG are preparing to swoop in and make a bid of their own.
      According to The Times, the Ligue 1 champions are working on a deal to sign Silva from Man City.
      PSG are understood to be willing to pay £59million for the midfielder, who has already hinted at a move away.
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      The Parisians are confident that City will accept the offer and also believe that there will be no issues surrounding personal terms.
      Silva has been a first team regular in Pep Guardiola’s squad since joining Man City five years ago.

      In 252 appearances for the club he’s scored 48 goals and assisted 50.
      During that time he’s also helped City to four Premier League titles.
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      However, last week he hinted that he could be on his way out of Manchester before the transfer window closes next month.
      In a cryptic tweet following City’s 4-0 win over Bournemouth, he wrote: “A great performance from the team and a fantastic atmosphere!
      “I would also like to thank everyone at the stadium for those beautiful moments of love and support you guys showed me.” More

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      Stoke ‘agree deal with Man City to sign Liam Delap on loan transfer with youngster set for medical’

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      STOKE CITY have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Manchester City prospect Liam Delap on loan.The striker, 19, is highly rated by Etihad boss Pep Guardiola.
      Man City youngster Liam Delap is set to join Stoke City on loanCredit: Getty
      But he has made just six senior appearances for the Premier League champions in the last two years.
      And Guardiola is keen to see Delap develop with some proper minutes under his belt.
      Burnley, managed by City legend Vincent Kompany, were interested in a move after landing Delap’s teammate Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
      Southampton also had a stunning £20million offer rejected, having already spent a combined £24m on City kids Gavin Bazunu and Romeo Lavia.
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      But the Athletic claims Stoke have won the race for hitman Delap this summer.
      Dad Rory is currently a first-team coach at the Championship club, having made 208 appearances for them as a player.
      And Delap is now set to compete for a starting role under former Northern Ireland gaffer Michael O’Neill.
      The teen is set to become Stoke’s NINTH signing of the window, with the Potters rebuilding after losing Benik Afobe, Steven Fletcher, James Chester, Tom Ince, Tommy Smith and Joe Allen.
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      New signings include experienced ex-Newcastle striker Dwight Gayle, as well as highly-rated youngsters Will Smallbone from Southampton and Gavin Kilkenny from Bournemouth.
      Versatile Brentford winger Tarique Fosu became Stoke’s latest capture yesterday.
      And O’Neill will be hoping for a change of fortunes in tonight’s match against Middlesbrough, having lost two of his opening three league fixtures while being dumped out of the Carabao Cup to Morecambe. More