Man City Ups the Ante on Silva’s Contract

In an attempt to end the constant speculation around Bernardo Silva’s future at Manchester City, the club has offered the 28-year-old midfielder a two-year extension on his current contract. The new contract, which also includes a considerable wage hike, would see Silva pocketing a substantial £300,000-a-week, as reported by The Daily Mirror.
However, as the summer window continues, Silva has yet to make a firm commitment, leaving the future of his tenure at City in the balance.
While City’s proposal is lucrative, the Portuguese playmaker is a man in demand. Barcelona have courted Silva for three consecutive summers, and PSG have also expressed keen interest. On a more extravagant note, Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal is reportedly ready to offer him a staggering £500,000-a-week salary.
But Pep Guardiola holds Silva in such high regard that he has attached a whopping £70 million valuation on the midfield maestro. A hefty price tag, that has deterred clubs from meeting City’s asking fee.