Maneuvering to sign Bernardo Silva could represent the Saudi Pro League’s most ambitious approach to date, but convincing the Manchester City star to leave Europe in his prime will be difficult.

The Portuguese midfielder is expected to consider offers that would see him leave the treble winners this summer, with Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain also set to compete for his signature this summer, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein.

But, as Silva – who turns 29 in August – contemplates his next career move, he’s reportedly expected to reject an approach to play in Saudi Arabia.

PSG have tried the hardest to sign him so far, but Barcelona remain in the running after showing interest in him during previous transfer windows, Ornstein adds.

SPL clubs have made a number of high-profile advancements to attract superstars away from Europe.

Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante have agreed to play at Al-Ittihad – the same club that’s also reportedly trying to sign Tottenham Hotspur star Son Heung-Min. Silva’s Portugal teammate Cristiano Ronaldo plays for Al Nassr.