Al-Ahli and Al-Qadsiah are reportedly interested in signing 31-year-old Manchester City playmaker Bernardo Silva next year.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Bernardo Silva is attracting interest in from Al-Hilal and Al-Qadsiah, with the two Saudi Pro League clubs keen on sealing a Bosman move for the Manchester City captain next summer.
The Portuguese international, who joined Manchester City in a £43 million deal several years ago, has been linked with a move away from the Premier League club in recent months, and it will be interesting to see if he moves to Saudi Arabia at the end of the season.
Silva has been a key player for Manchester City since arriving from AS Monaco, and he has helped them win major trophies. Although the Premier League giants will not want to lose a player of his quality, they are unlikely to stand in his way if he wants to move on in the summer.
The 31-year-old is entering the twilight stages of his career, and this could be the right time for Manchester City to let go of the player. Moving to Saudi Arabia could be ideal for Silva at this stage of his career. It would be a new challenge for him, and the lower intensity of the Saudi Pro League could prolong his career.
Meanwhile, Manchester City will need to replace him properly. Silva has been a key performer for them over the years. The Premier League giants lost Kevin De Bruyne this summer, and that has weakened them in the creative department. Losing Silva will only worsen the situation. They need to bring in a versatile player like him in the summer.
Silva is capable of operating in several midfield roles, and he has been the ideal utility man for Manchester City. Replacing him will not be easy. He has slotted into multiple roles for the side and performed at a very high level. Apart from his quality, the Manchester City captain is one of the leaders of the dressing room as well.
Meanwhile, signing a player of his quality would be huge for the Saudi outfits. It would attract greater global appeal towards the league. As for Silva, he is likely to earn a substantial amount of money if he moves to Saudi Arabia in the summer. At this stage of his career, that could be tempting for him.