Real Madrid could head to the front of the queue in the race for Bernardo Silva, who might quit Manchester City in the close season.
According to The Daily Star, Real Madrid are the front-runners to sign Bernardo Silva should he leave Manchester City in the summer. The latter scenario seems likely, as all factors point towards Los Blancos as the favourites to sign the Portuguese international ahead of rivals like Barcelona and Arsenal.
Real Madrid front-runners for Bernardo Silva?
Some transfers are only a matter of deductions, as Bernardo Silva’s case looks likely to unfold once the season ends. The Portuguese international has been of interest to many of the top clubs over the last few years. Still, he has been a source of unprecedented success for Manchester City since arriving from AS Monaco.
The Manchester City star has a £50 million release clause, which has convinced the Real Madrid hierarchy to spend on the playmaker. The Portuguese international might be viewed as a replacement for Luka Modric, who might leave the club in the close season. Meanwhile, Arsenal have also shown an interest as they look to replace Thomas Partey.
Silva wants to leave Manchester City after he had desired the same last summer. Pep Guardiola had a significant role in convincing the player to stay put. But he might concede defeat this time. The £50 million release clause might seem like a recent revelation. But it is well within the range of many top clubs including Arsenal, but not Barcelona.
PSG held an interest, while Barcelona were once considered the favourites. The Blaugrana may not have the financial resources to cough up £50 million, while PSG might have to take the back seat if Real Madrid come into the equation. While Silva has ruled out a move to another Premier League side, he might potentially favour a move to the Spanish capital should he leave Manchester City, making Carlo Ancelotti’s side the favourites, ruling Arsenal out of the running.
Is Manchester City planning on replacing Silva?
Manchester City have built an excellent squad, enabling Guardiola to replace even the most critical players easily. With Silva, he might have to find a good player to succeed the Portuguese, and they have already seen links to Dani Olmo.
The Premier League champions might have other playmakers on their radar as the summer window approaches. But for Guardiola, it is imperative to get the replacement search right, as Silva has been a critical star in his system.
Bringing in Silva, alongside Mbappe, Davies, Yoro, Endricks, and the rest of the present Madrid squad, will make Real Madrid almost unconquerable in European soccer.