Pep Guardiola could be the scourge of his city rivals once again after distancing Bernardo Silva from speculation over a Manchester City exit this summer.
This is unwelcome news for neighbours Manchester United, who were harbouring hopes of Silva joining La Liga titans Barcelona - in turn, allowing the Spaniards to finally sanction the exit of Netherlands international Frenkie de Jong. United have been trying desperately to secure the signature of the Dutchman all summer, but the final month of the window is upon us and he remains a Barcelona player.
As for Silva, Barcelona president Joan Laporta admitted his side are keen on signing the Man City superstar, claiming: "First we have to register the players and get rid of those who don't count. Then we'll see what we can do."
