sport news Manchester City deny reports they've accepted a bid for Bernardo Silva trends now Manchester City deny reports they've accepted a bid for Bernardo Silva as the champions battle to keep the Portuguese in the face of cash-stricken Barcelona's interest Barcelona are wanting to sign the Manchester City midfielder this summer Interest comes for a second consecutive summer after pursuing player last year The Portuguese would be valued at over £80m by the champions this month By Jack Gaughan for the Daily Mail Published: 22:59 BST, 9 August 2022 | Updated: 23:34 BST, 9 August 2022 Viewcomments Manchester City dismissed claims they have accepted a bid from Barcelona to sell Bernardo Silva as they battle to keep the popular midfielder. The La Liga giants are interested in landing the 27-year-old for a second consecutive summer but their pursuit has raised eyebrows amid deep-rooted financial issues. Silva had told City last year that he would like to pursue a move to Spain, motivated by wanting to live closer to his family in Portugal. Manchester City have dismissed claims that they have accepted a bid for Bernardo Silva While Pep Guardiola has publicly stated that the Premier League champions will not stand in the way of unsettled players leaving the Etihad Stadium, there remain only three weeks left in the transfer window and City would need to secure a replacement. Reports emanating from Barcelona yesterday suggested that the two clubs had come to an agreement on a fee, quoting £46million. Silva - who City do not want to lose this month - would be valued at more than £80m in the current market after a stellar season last term, ending in a fourth title in five years. City do not want to lose Bernardo Silva this month with the Portuguese having become a key cog in their side Guardiola left Silva on the bench for Sunday’s 2-0 victory at West Ham United, preferring Ilkay Gundogan after tweaking his tactics. A move to the Nou Camp has appeared unlikely throughout the summer, with Barca still having not registered their new signings after issues with league bosses this week. Club president Joan Laporta is looking at selling more of the club’s assets to register the likes of Robert Lewandowski and Jules Kounde ahead of the season opener at Rayo Vallecano on Sunday. Barca have not sold Frenkie De Jong either, a target for both Manchester United and Chelsea. Barcelona's pursuit of the player has raised eyebrows with the club currently unable to register various new signings this summer Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility