Will Marc Bernal leave Barcelona and join Man City?

Momentum is building for Marc Bernal's transfer to Man City, as reports suggest a 64% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.

Man City has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Marc Bernal.
Man City has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Marc Bernal (19).
Man City has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Marc Bernal.

Comparable age to previously attracted players
Comparable potential to previously attracted players
Missing star player in position on team
Few better competitors for position (Marc Guéhi, Rodri (Defensive Midfielder, ESP))
Comparable value to previously attracted players
Comparable quality to previously attracted players

Potential star player in position on team (Rodri (Defensive Midfielder, ESP), Elliot Anderson)
Way too many better competitors for position (Rodri (Defensive Midfielder, ESP), Elliot Anderson)
Many competitors with higher Potential (Nico O'Reilly, Elliot Anderson)

30 Jul 2026 09:00 BST

Man City have made Barcelona midfielder Marc Bernal their candidate to replace Rodri in the near future amid exit reports.

Skill / pot	Player	Team	ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. More info
Skill / pot	Player / Team / Position	ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. More info
63.8 73.2	Andreas Schjelderup	Benfica	€19.8M
63.8 63.8	Lucas Acosta	Aldosivi	€0.6M
63.8 63.8	Victor Edvardsen	GA Eagles	€1M
63.8 63.8	Anthony Lopes	Nantes	€1.1M
63.8 67.8	Alan Lescano	Argentinos	€6.1M
63.8 63.8	Juninho Capixaba	RB Bragantino	€4.6M
63.8 71.1	Carlos Andrés Gómez	Vasco	€7.8M
63.8 71.2	Juan Ignacio Nardoni	Gremio	€11.5M