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Bernardo Silva is set to stay at Man City after Barcelona move breaks down – with cash-strapped Catalan side needing to stump up £85m for his services

Versatile midfielder Bernardo Silva is ready to abandon thoughts of a move to Xavi's Barcelona this summer as he prepares to commit to Manchester City.

The Athletic are reporting that the Portuguese playmaker will now focus on playing at the Etihad after yet another summer linking him with a move to the Catalan giants, with City's valuation deterring any Barca interest.

And Sportsmail understands Silva is likely to stay at City and that they've been looking for a replacement in the event that Barca managed to overcome their financial issues.