With the news that Bernardo Silva has arrived in Manchester ahead of sealing a transfer to Man City, Bookmakers have closed their books on him making the move.

The 22-year-old attacking midfielder is understood to have flown into England on Thursday evening, after being given permission to travel by Monaco.

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Silva, who has been one of Monaco’s star turns this season as they won Ligue 1 and made the semi-finals of the Champions League.

The Portuguese international was linked with a move to City’s rivals Manchester United, but it is The Etihad where he is heading in a deal worth in excess of £60million.

Silva, who had also been linked with the likes of Chelsea, Real Madrid and Barcelona, is now close to finalising a move to City.

We spoke with BetVictor’s Head of ante post Football Michael Triffitt about their decision to close their book.

“After laying 1-4 for Bernardo Silva to join Manchester City this morning, the book is now closed especially with rival firms as short as 1-12.

“The Player had opened at 8/1 and in the face of one way support to join The Citizens, it’s looking increasingly likely that he is heading towards the North West this Summer.”

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