Joao Cancelo has embarked on a season-long loan to Barcelona, joining Gundogan, though he missed out on City’s treble due to a fallout with Guardiola.
Despite expressing the desire to leave during the past three summer transfer windows, Bernardo Silva remained at the club.
The Portuguese midfielder has been instrumental in City’s success, earning recognition as one of the Premier League and European football’s top talents.
Silva’s requests to depart stemmed not from dissatisfaction with City but from difficulties adjusting to life in Manchester.
While City typically permit player exits if suitable offers arise, they have yet to receive an acceptable bid for Silva, unlike other players such as Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus, and Cole Palmer.
Barcelona’s interest in Silva has been hindered by their financial constraints, making a transfer challenging.
Speculation arose following a sighting of Silva on a Ryanair flight from Barcelona to Manchester, shared by BBC Sport journalist Bettywyn Glover on Instagram.
Silva extended his contract with City last August, reportedly including a £50 million release clause.
While City previously rebuffed offers at that price, the clause may facilitate Silva’s departure to Barcelona or another interested party.
Despite the ongoing saga, Silva’s future remains uncertain as transfer talks continue between the clubs.
