Manchester City could sign Marco Verratti in sensational three-way transfer involving PSG and Barcelona

As things stand, the biggest transfer rumour surrounding Manchester City involves Bernardo Silva and a potential move to Barcelona.

Going back to last summer, it was widely reported that the Catalan giants had entered the race to sign the want-away Premier League star.

It seems as if the La Liga outfit have now reignited interest in the 27 year-old once again, off the back of a stupendous season for Pep Guardiola’s side.

For the past couple of months, the Spanish giants have been trying to offload Frenkie de Jong in a bid to ease their wage bill, with the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United reportedly interested in a move.

Barcelona’s overarching plans seem to be focused on adding Bernardo Silva to their ranks as a replacement for the potentially outgoing Dutchman.

However, this raises the question of which player could potentially join the Premier League champions to succeed the effervescent midfielder, in case a transfer gets over the line.

For starters, it is easier said than done to find a player that is worthy of filling Bernardo Silva’s boots - a player who was largely viewed as one of the most in-form midfielders in Europe last season.

There were many that believed that for a chunk of the season, the twinkle-toed operator was perhaps more crucial to Manchester City’s fortunes than a certain Kevin De Bruyne.

It is key to remember that especially under Pep Guardiola, Manchester City have had a tendency to let players leave at will if they wish to for the right price.

Keeping that in mind, a new update suggests that the club already have a replacement in mind as Bernardo Silva is understood to be open to leave Manchester for Catalonia.

As per the latest information provided by journalist Gerard Romero, rumours have been circulating around certain player agents that Bernardo Silva could be headed to Barcelona.

However, this is only after Frenkie de Jong joins Ligue 1 giants PSG, and Marco Verratti leaves France to join Manchester City.

Ultimately, this midfield merry-go-round could let the Sky Blues sign the Italian maestro, who is classed as one of the best players in his position in his generation.

As recently as in September of last year, Pep Guardiola had even gone as far as to say that he was ‘in love’ with the 29-year old after his exploits in the Parisians’ 2-0 win over City.

It is crucial to emphasise that any move for the UEFA Euro 2020 champion will only come to fruition in the event that Bernardo Silva departs, which is dependent on Frenkie de Jong’s future at Barcelona.

However, it is worth saying that if there is any midfielder in the world that possesses both the silk and steel of Silva, it is perhaps Verratti, which could make a potential move make sense from a Manchester City standpoint.