Fabrizio Romano deals Arsenal blow as Man City block move for £50m playmaker

Bernardo Silva may well be on the move from Manchester City this summer, but he won t be allowed to join Arsenal, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Portuguese playmaker joined Man City back in 2017, has racked up over 340 appearances for the club and continues to be a vital player for Pep Guardiola’s side, but speculation surrounding his long-term future has been rife for some time.

Practically decided to leave

At the start of the season, Silva penned a fresh deal with Man City which is valid until 2026, but there s reportedly a £50m release clause which can be activated in the summer, and a report last week claimed with agent Jorge Mendes holding the key to his next move.

Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain have both been heavily linked though the Daily …