Bernardo Silva is allegedly considering a summer transfer to Arsenal as he considers his options following the 2026 World Cup. The Portugal international has already declared that he will leave Manchester City when his contract ends this summer, and it appears that the Gunners are becoming unexpected suitors.
According to an ESPN Brasil story, Silva’s position is being monitored by Barcelona, and the rivalry between Arsenal and Man City may further complicate matters. Despite turning 32 later this year, Silva is still a top performer at the highest level, with five goals and seven assists in all competitions for club and nation this season.
Although Arsenal would benefit from acquiring a more imaginative and aggressive midfielder of such type, it would likely be more beneficial to get someone who would be a better long-term alternative. Without a doubt, Martin Odegaard’s lack of form and injuries have contributed to Arsenal’s attack’s lacklustre performance this season.
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Andrade claims that Arsenal is considering a bid to recruit Bernardo Silva, a midfielder for Manchester City who recently said he would be leaving the team at the conclusion of the current campaign after nine years at the Etihad. The writer also mentioned Barcelona as a possible suitor, while Juventus is also interested in the 31-year-old, who keeps proving himself to be one of the top performers in the Premier League.
Given that it has become a popular transfer route in recent years, it wouldn’t be shocking at all if Arsenal were planning another move for a Man City player. Bernardo Silva would be a far better addition than both Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko, who both left City to join the Emirates.
The 31-year-old, who earns £300,000 a week, is still performing at a high level consistently. If he were to join, he would bring a lot of expertise and trophy-winning knowledge to north London. Once more, Silva could view this as a chance to earn one more large salary due to his free transfer status, so Arsenal would also need to present him with a compelling financial offer to get him to sign.
