Bernardo kicks off City spree

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overhaul of his squad.

Silva (above) said: “I want to win titles and, with the coach and players we have, I think we can do it.”

Guardiola is also keen on Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez and Tottenham full-back Kyle Walker.

He has also been negotiating for Silva’s Monaco team-mate Benjamin Mendy, who can operate at leftback, and is in the market for another goalkeeper after releasing Willy Caballero. Tottenham’s Hugo Lloris is high on his wish-list.