City have been in talks with the Spanish international's advisers about a new deal, which will put him in the same pay bracket as the likes of Yaya Toure, Carlos Tevez and Sergio Aguero.
Silva is currently reportedly earning around £130,000-per-week, but the club are keen to reward him for his outstanding form last season and this fresh agreement will see his wages rocket to £190,000-per-week.
Negotiations first started a month ago when City met with Silva's representatives in Barcelona, and now an official announcement is expected next week on their tour of China.
His acceptance of the terms on offer, to keep him at the Etihad Stadium for at least another four or five years, will be a major boost for manager Roberto Mancini, who views the 26-year-old as a key member of his squad.
The former Valencia star was voted Player's Player of the Season last term as he chipped in with six goals and 18 assists in City's title success. News of his new contract will bring an end to speculation linking him with a possible move to Real Madrid.
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