Bernardo Silva Barcelona move gains momentum as the Manchester City star hints at exit plans with Barcelona and other clubs showing interest
Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva has reportedly signalled his intention to leave the club, with a potential transfer to FC Barcelona emerging as a leading possibility ahead of the summer transfer window, on Sunday, 30 March 2026.
The Bernardo Silva Barcelona move speculation comes after the Portuguese international informed Manchester City of his plans to explore a new challenge following a highly successful nine-year spell at the club. During his time at the Etihad Stadium, Silva has been a central figure in one of the most dominant eras in the club’s history.
Silva has lifted multiple major honours, including six Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League, contributing consistently with goals, assists, and creative play across nearly 450 appearances. His influence under manager Pep Guardiola has been widely regarded as pivotal to City’s sustained success.
Despite his achievements, the midfielder has previously hinted that cultural and personal factors have influenced his long-term outlook in England. Reports suggest that discussions over a contract extension were paused, opening the door for potential suitors to advance their interest.
Barcelona are understood to have monitored Silva for several seasons and have now renewed their interest as they assess squad reinforcements. However, internal considerations at the Catalan club, including depth in attacking midfield roles, may affect the urgency of any move.
Silva is also attracting attention from clubs outside Europe, with interest reportedly emerging from Major League Soccer, Saudi Arabia, and Galatasaray. Nevertheless, the player is said to favour a move that aligns with his competitive ambitions, with Barcelona remaining a preferred destination.
Decisions regarding the transfer are expected to develop in the coming months as the summer window approaches, with both Manchester City and Barcelona likely to evaluate their options carefully before any final agreement is reached.
Fresh concerns have emerged over compliance with a court order issued by the High Court of Kano State on April 8, 2026, restraining key parties—including the Honourable Minister of Education, the Kano State Ministry of Land and Physical Planning, the Kano State Urban Development Authority, and Pluck Global Company Limited—from further actions pending the determination of the matter before the court.
Findings indicate that while all parties—except the concessionaire, Pluck Global Company Limited—were duly served within two days of the order, significant challenges were encountered in effecting service on the company, raising troubling questions about its corporate traceability and regulatory vetting.
A review of the company’s records filed with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) revealed addresses that could not be verified as functional business locations. Notably, documentation submitted to Federal Government College (FGC), Kano, dated June 20, 2024, listed two addresses: 8B, Lalupon Street, off Keffi Street, off Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, as its head office, and 3 Bargery Road, Bompai, Kano, as its branch office.
However, a physical visit to the Ikoyi address revealed that the entire property is occupied by a company identified as Golden Alchemy, whose staff категорically denied any knowledge of, or shared occupancy with, Pluck Global Company Limited.
Efforts to trace the Kano address yielded even more unsettling findings. The location—a locked duplex—showed no visible signs of commercial activity. Neighbours, while reluctant to speak on record, alluded to irregular movements at odd hours, casting further doubt on the legitimacy of the premises as a corporate office.
In a twist, after multiple attempts to establish contact, an individual purportedly representing the company surfaced in Kano and agreed to receive and acknowledge the court order on April 11, 2026, at approximately 6:00 pm. Curiously, the Ikoyi address—already discredited—was again listed as the company’s official address in the acknowledgment.
These developments raise critical questions regarding due diligence and Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols on the part of the Federal Ministry of Education. They also cast a spotlight on the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), should a concession agreement indeed have been executed with the company. Stakeholders say it would be instructive to review the addresses contained in all official correspondences and contractual documents linked to the transaction.
Meanwhile, a visit to the premises of Federal Government College, Kano, revealed ongoing construction activity, with workers observed excavating foundations. When approached, the workers declined to disclose the authority under which they were operating—despite the subsistence of a court order restraining further action.
Notably, a previously installed project billboard bearing the insignia of the school authorities and the Federal Ministry of Education had been removed. Sources within the institution suggest that the directive for its removal may have emanated from the Ministry following receipt of the court order.
The unfolding situation presents a complex mix of legal, regulatory, and accountability issues—raising the spectre of possible non-compliance with judicial directives, as well as deeper concerns about transparency in public-private concession arrangements.
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