Manchester City Eyes Marc Bernal as Barcelona Holds Firm

Marc Bernal, Barcelona's midfielder, has emerged on Manchester City's radar during the summer transfer window, as the English club aims to bolster their midfield ahead of the new season.

According to "Sport," citing ESPN, Manchester City has inquired about the possibility of signing Bernal, who is also attracting interest from Arsenal and Chelsea.

The newspaper added that Bernal is under contract with Barcelona until 2029, which includes a release clause of €500 million, making a departure at this time extremely difficult.

Barcelona intends to advance negotiations to improve and extend the player's contract following his impressive performances with the first team and the increasing interest from European clubs in signing him.

Bernal enjoys great confidence from coach Hans Flick, who has given him the chance to shine with the first team, before he made a strong comeback after recovering from a knee injury and established himself in the starting lineup.

Despite interest from Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Atletico Madrid, Bernal is determined to continue with Barcelona, which he considers his top priority. The club's management views him as an indispensable asset.