Real Madrid join rivals Barcelona in the race to sign Man City star

According to reports from Fichajes, Florentino Perez, the president of Real Madrid, is reportedly considering the possibility of acquiring Bernardo Silva, a midfielder from Manchester City.

Despite Silva signing a contract extension until 2026 with Manchester City in August 2023, there has been recent speculation about his future with the club. The primary reason for interest in Silva is his £50 million (€58 million) release clause, which has attracted attention from not only Real Madrid but also other clubs such as Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, and Arsenal.

Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has also provided updates on Arsenal’s interest in Silva. While the Portuguese player seems content at Manchester City, reports suggest that if he were to leave, he would prefer to join a Spanish team.

La Liga rivals are currently engaged in a competition to secure the signing of Bernardo Silva.

Real Madrid has opted to enter the fray, challenging Barcelona for the acquisition of the Portuguese international.

Financial struggles facing Barcelona might give Real Madrid an edge in securing Bernardo’s signature over their rivals. Moreover, the potential departure of Luka Modric from Real Madrid could create an opening for Bernardo to join the Santiago Bernabeu squad.

On another front, Manchester City is eyeing midfield reinforcements

With Bayern Munich’s star on their radar, although acquiring him won’t be inexpensive. If Bernardo Silva were to leave Etihad Stadium, it could pave the way for Lucas Paqueta of West Ham United to join Manchester City, as he is admired by the Premier League champions and they are expected to pursue him again after their failed attempt last summer.

Adding to the speculation, Bernardo Silva’s inquiry with his Portugal teammate Joao Felix about living arrangements in Spain has fueled rumors of his departure from Manchester City.