Man City 'give green light' to move as Silva begins search for Barcelona home

According to reports, Man City will let Bernardo Silva join Barcelona if the La Liga club make an offer worth €80m.

Silva has been linked with a move to the Nou Camp in recent weeks.

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He could have left Man City last summer but ended up staying at the club and enjoying a tremendous campaign after a summer of uncertainty.

The Citizens won the Premier League title for the fourth time in five years as Silva contributed with eight goals and four assists.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has reportedly made the Portuguese playmaker one of his latest summer targets.

The La Liga giants have been very active in the summer transfer market, despite carrying a colossal debt load.

They have already brought in Raphinha from Leeds, Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich and Jules Kounde from Sevilla, spending around £137m on the trio.

Chelsea left-back Marcos Alonso could also move to Barcelona, ​​while rumors of Cesar Azpilicueta joining have been put to bed after signing a new contract with the Blues.

Signing Bernardo would take the Catalan club's summer spending to over £200m.

Also, they may be reluctant to make a deal if they can't move Frenkie de Jong.

On Saturday, Spanish newspaper Sport reported that talks were underway between Silva and the Blaugrana.

They say Laporta 'promised' Silva he would bring him to Catalonia, with a four-year contract now agreed.

It is added that De Jong's departure is not completely necessary for the signing to be completed, but Barca hope the Dutch midfielder will accept a pay cut or failing that, agree to join Man Utd or Chelsea.

Further news was released on Monday regarding Silva's future.

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano (via Managing Barca) claims Silva is 'really keen' to join Barca, with the club preparing an offer.

And Gerard Romero says the player is 'looking for a home in Barcelona' in case a fee is agreed.

Another Spain-based journalist, Ferran Martinez, also chimed in, reporting that City had 'gave the green light' for Silva to leave, provided he receives an €80m offer.

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Martinez adds that the 27-year-old is 'waiting' for Barca to move.

Speaking ahead of his side's Premier League opener, Pep Guardiola admitted he was unsure what the future held for his player.

"Of course I would like Bernardo to continue here, he is a special player for us," said the City boss. "But I don't know what will happen.

"What happens will happen and if he stays it's perfect and in the end if he has to leave it's because football is like that, the player has a desire, I won't be a person to stop a craving for people.

"I want the best for the player. I want Bernardo to stay here, 100%. He's an important player for me. He's special for me, I don't know what's going to happen. Man City , as far as I know, we haven't received an offer. Anything. Last season either."