Galatasaray will reportedly attempt to sign 31-year-old Portuguese international Bernardo Silva in a Bosman move this summer if he leaves Manchester City as a free agent.
According to a report by Turkish outlet Fotomac, Bernardo Silva is the subject of interest from Galatasaray. The reigning Turkish Super Lig champions are keen on bolstering their offensive unit by signing a versatile playmaker in the summer transfer window. So, the 31-year-old Manchester City veteran has emerged as a target for Cimbom.
The latest report has revealed that the Turkish giants are preparing a signing bonus for Silva. Additionally, they have enlisted the help of Ilkay Gundogan, the experienced footballer’s former Manchester City playmaker, to convince him to move to Turkiye in the summer transfer window.
How has Bernardo Silva fared at Manchester City so far?
Bernardo Silva has established himself as one of the most dependable performers in the Premier League since joining Manchester City from AS Monaco in a deal worth £43 million in July 2017. The 31-year-old took some time before becoming a mainstay at the Etihad. However, he has made considerable progress in the last eight and a half years, becoming a trusted lieutenant for Pep Guardiola.
The Portuguese international has made nearly 450 appearances thus far for Manchester City while chipping in with 74 goals and 78 assists. However, Silva’s long-term future at the Premier League club is uncertain, as he has entered the final six months of his contract. The situation has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs. Galatasaray will be among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the summer transfer window.
Turkish move on the horizon?
Galatasaray’s interest in Bernardo Silva is understandable. The Turkish Super Lig champions are combing the market for a versatile playmaker heading into the summer transfer window, as Okan Buruk wants to add more quality to his offensive unit later this year. Additionally, Silva’s contract situation makes him an appealing target for Cimbom.
The latest report has revealed that Buruk and Galatasaray are working on signing two playmakers, with Silva and Hakan Calhanoglu being their top targets. The Turkish giants are preparing a signing bonus to convince the former AS Monaco playmaker to complete a Bosman move after leaving Manchester City this summer.
Additionally, they have enlisted the help of Ilkay Gundogan, Silva’s former Manchester City teammate and captain, to convince the player to move to Turkiye later this year. However, Galatasaray will face stiff competition for the 31-year-old Portuguese international, with recent reports also linking him with Juventus and Barcelona.