Man City get 'final' Lucas Paqueta transfer answer amid 'bizarre' Bernardo Silva exit update

Manchester City will be aiming for another successful summer transfer window as Pep Guardiola eyes Premier League title number five in as many years.

Mateo Kovacic and Jeremy Doku both played key roles after joining Man City ahead of the 2023/24 season and Guardiola will likely be looking for similar signings to also make an impact. West Ham star Lucas Paqueta could be one of those as he still has admirers within Etihad Stadium but a seismic update on his immediate future could put City off for good.

Keeping the core of his squad together will also be of vast importance, however Ederson could harm that with the possibility that he departs this summer. Kyle Walker and Bernardo Silva are two other key cogs in Guardiola's winning machine with it entirely plausible the duo seek new challenges.

Walker was on the verge of leaving last summer and now reports have suggested Silva may also be on the move. With that in mind, MEN Sport has rounded up the latest Man City transfer news with a fresh perspective offered on two big talking points.

On Thursday, the FA announced Paqueta had been charged with breaching betting rules with fears his West Ham career may be over. The likes of Ivan Toney and Sandro Tonali have already faced significant punishment and with that precedent set, it is likely Paqueta is given the same treatment.

Part of the FA statement read: "The player has been charged with four breaches of FA Rule E5.1 in relation to his conduct in the club’s Premier League fixtures against Leicester City on 12 November 2022; Aston Villa on 12 March 2023; Leeds United on 21 May 2023; and AFC Bournemouth on 12 August 2023."

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