Frenkie de Jong bid reignited as Raheem Sterling attracts interest and more Man City transfer rumours

Manchester City could reportedly reignite their interest in Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong if the Spanish giants are forced to sell this summer.

According to the Daily Mail, Pep Guardiola wanted to sign the Dutch international from Ajax three years ago, but the player opted to make the switch to the Camp Nou instead. Now, due to Barcelona's financial constraints, they could be forced to sell their star midfielder - and City would be at the front of the queue.

Club captain Fernandinho sprung a surprise last month when he announced his intention to leave City and move back to Brazil in the summer, upon the expiry of his current contract. With the future of some other midfielders still up in the air, the report says the club believe they need to add bodies in that department ahead of the new season.

Guardiola is likely to continue operating with a three-man midfield, so a player capable of playing both a holding and box-to-box role is desirable for the Catalan.

Elsewhere, Bernardo Silva is still being linked with a move away from the Etihad Stadium. The Portuguese international has enjoyed another stellar season in England, but rumours of his unhappiness are still rife and his future at the club is far from secure.

Ferran Martinez from Mundo Deportivo has reported Barcelona are still following the 27-year-old's situation. The Spanish giants tried to sign Silva last summer - with the player keen on the idea of moving to La Liga - but the economics of transfer were just too steep.

It is expected to be a similar story this season, but the possibility of including Frenkie De Jong into the deal could reportedly be a massive boost if the 24-year-old is happy to move on.

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