This summer, Manchester City saw some of its stars pack up. Riyad Mahrez left for Saudi Arabia (Al-Ahli), Ilkay Gündogan joined FC Barcelona and Benjamin Mendy was able to return to his daily life as a player in Lorient. And during that time, Bernardo Silva believed for a long time to be able to change air.
Courted by Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona, the Portuguese international should ultimately stay in Manchester and even extend his contract. Because the Cityzens do not want to let go of all its stars either. Authors of a fantastic hat-trick last season, the Skyblues want to keep a competitive team.
West Ham want more
Reinforcements are therefore expected by the end of the transfer window. And according to Globoesporte, Pep Guardiola is targeting a former Ligue 1 resident to expand his squad. This is Lucas Paqueta (25 years old). Transferred to West Ham last year in exchange for 61 M€ (bonus included), the former Brazilian midfielder from OL was even the subject of an offer from Cityzens.
The media confirms that City has put around €81m on the table to convince the Hammers to buy out the last four years of their star’s contract. Author of 5 goals and 7 assists in 41 matches (in all competitions) with the London team, Paqueta may however be difficult to dislodge. With Declan Rice leaving Arsenal, the Hammers don’t want to weaken too much. Understand that if Manchester City really want Paqueta, they will have to pay a lot more.
