MAN CITY EYE MIDFIELD REBOOT

MAN CITY EYE MIDFIELD REBOOT

Manchester City could be set for a change in midfield this summer as Barcelona look to lure Ilkay Gundogan to the Camp Nou. The Premier League leaders have not given up in their pursuit of Jude Bellingham either, and could allow Bernardo Silva to leave if they sign the England international, who has been heavily linked with a transfer to Real Madrid.

The Independent report: "Gundogan's contract is up in June and the Catalan club have made him a priority in order to bolster their midfield after months of talks. Barcelona have offered Gundogan a two-year deal on wages that are comparable to his current City deal.

"Barcelona are also considering whether to revive their interest in Bernardo Silva, amid competition from Paris Saint-Germain, although his situation could be dependent on Bellingham’s future. If City don't get Bellingham, it is likely that any sale of Bernardo would be completely off the agenda, and they may look to other options further back.

"Declan Rice is one name that has been mentioned, but they have balked at paying so much for the West Ham United midfielder in the past, and Arsenal are currently the club who see him as a main target."