Agüero would be surprised if City let Silva join Barcelona

Sergio Aguero would be surprised if Bernardo Silva left Manchester City for Barcelona, ​​but believes the midfielder could play a key role in rebuilding Xavi in ​​the event of a transfer.

Barça signed Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Jules Kounde, Andreas Christensen and Franck Kessie during a busy transfer window.

Frenkie de Jong set to leave Camp Nou, reports suggest Portugal international Silva is Xavi's next target.

Silva made 50 appearances for City in all competitions last season, a tally only bettered by Joao Cancelo (52), scoring 13 goals and providing seven assists.

Only Kevin de Bruyne (129) and Jack Grealish (78) created more chances for City than Silva's 76 last season, but he could be on the move after saying the Premier League champions "know what I want" this week.< /p>

Aguero - a Silva team-mate before leaving City for Barcelona in 2021 - is unsure if a move will materialize but believes the 28-year-old would be a perfect fit for Xavi's new look.

“Bernardo is a great player. He carries the ball, he sacrifices himself, has the quality to assist and score goals and he can play in different positions,” Aguero told Stake.

"I would be surprised if City let him go. He is a player who brings a lot every season, but anything is possible.

"If he finally arrives at Barca, then he will be someone who can be key to the possession game that Xavi loves."