Manchester City sources have responded pretty strongly to recent suggestions of swap deals between Bernardo Silva and Joao Cancelo and Barcelona stars this summer.
The two Portugal internationals have been linked with a move to the Nou Camp this summer, with full-back Sergi Roberto and striker Ousmane Dembele being touted for a move to the Etihad Stadium in exchange.
But Blues sources have moved to quash any such deals, rumours that have come in the wake of Barca picking up out-of-contract City stars Sergio Aguero and Eric Garcia on free transfers.
According to Stuart Brennan of the Manchester Evening News, Manchester City have ignored the more ‘outrageous’ claims, and dismissed more damaging ones like a potential swap involving the above two.
Brennan adds that Cancelo has shown no signs of being unhappy at the club and is not expected to be sold or moved on during the summer transfer window.
As for Bernardo Silva, his future will be sorted after the ongoing European Championships, with the player’s full focus on helping Portugal secure consecutive Euro titles.
Manchester City insider Lu Martin as relayed by City Xtra, also provided the views from the club while speaking to Què T’hi Jugues on Tuesday.
“I asked in Manchester, and they answered: ‘Are you crazy, what’s wrong with you?’ It’s been talked about, especially through [Jorge] Mendes. But talking to Manchester City has shown that exchanging players is unfeasible…” Martin stated.
In reaction to the report shared on Twitter by City Xtra and City Chief, many Man City fans have expressed their thoughts and opinions.
Atleast now ManCity is talking!!!
— 🦸 (@Mike_MCFC_) June 15, 2021
So, basically what every City fan on twitter said last week.
— Pete Hausler (@petehausler) June 15, 2021
Barcs fans in the mud
— Parth (@Parth_MCFC) June 15, 2021
My mind is at ease now cause seriously if theres no money involved then it’s just doing Barca favours and that wont happen
— Ricky Of stockport (@P4trick_Jr) June 15, 2021
I don’t know what’s the new trend about exchanging our best players for players that don’t have the level to even sit on our bench… We’re all becoming drama queen those days
— COBIXIV (@cobixiv) June 15, 2021
The only player in their squad that would be worth swapping with is Frenkie De Jong. Literally no one else has the market value / quality to straight swap with João or Bernardo
— KDBallondor (@KDBallondor) June 15, 2021
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