The future of Manchester City's Portuguese midfielder, Bernardo Silva, has become the focus of attention for many European clubs, with his contract with the English team nearing its end, according to the 'Fichajes' website.

The player is considered one of the most anticipated summer signings, after announcing he would not renew his contract, making his transfer free and increasing his appeal to clubs looking to strengthen their midfield without paying a large sum.

Silva, 31 years old, continues to deliver high levels thanks to his tactical intelligence, versatility, and ability to make a difference in big matches, making him a top priority for several clubs, notably Barcelona, which has been following him for years. The player is considered a primary target for Deco to strengthen the team's midfield, given his ability to control the pace of play and provide experience to younger players, with the advantage of not having to pay a transfer fee.

But Barcelona's strongest competitor in the race to sign Silva is the Saudi club Al-Nassr, which offers a very tempting financial offer and benefits from the support of its star Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix to persuade the player to transfer, enhancing the personal and emotional appeal of the offer. Al-Nassr is confident that combining the player's prominent role in the new team with the large financial offer may convince him to join, putting Barcelona in real competition.

The outlines of Bernardo Silva's future will become clear in the coming months, as he focuses on finishing the season with Manchester City at the best level before making a decision on the summer transfer. Barcelona relies on its sports project and the playing style offered by the player, while Al-Nassr bets on a very tempting financial and personal offer.

Bernardo Silva remains one of the top stars of the summer transfer market, with a real threat from the Saudi league led by Cristiano Ronaldo, which could significantly change the course of the deal.