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Man City 'offer Bernardo Silva to Barcelona in £67million deal to fund move for Brazilian star Lucas Paqueta'... despite issuing hands-off warning just 10 days ago on Portuguese playmaker

Manchester City have offered star playmaker Bernardo Silva to Barcelona for £67million in a move that could fund a deal for Lyon star Lucas Paqueta, according to reports.

City boss Pep Guardiola slapped a hands-off warning on the Portuguese midfielder just 10 days ago with both Barca and PSG sniffing around.

But now it seems the blue-half of Manchester has had a change of heart and they could be set to cash-in on the 27-year-old.

Manchester City have reportedly offered Bernardo Silva to Barcelona for £67million

Bernardo Silva was pivotal to Man City's title win last season appearing in 35 EPL games

Bernardo Silva was pivotal to Man City's title win last season appearing in 35 EPL games

A swap deal involving Neymar joining City and Silva heading to Paris was shot down by all parties, but rumours are persisting that the former Monaco man could be departing the Etihad Stadium.