Portuguese winger Bernardo Silva has been linked with a move away from Manchester City for several years, with Arsenal among the clubs reportedly interested in his services. However, Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has now provided an update on the situation, hinting that a move to the Gunners is unlikely.
Silva has been a fan favorite at City since joining the club in 2017, and his consistent performances have made him a key player for the reigning Premier League champions. Reports in recent weeks have suggested that Silva could be open to a move away from City, which could tempt other clubs to make a move for his services.
But according to Romano, reports linking Arsenal with a move for Silva may not be accurate. Romano acknowledged that Arsenal has been linked with Silva in the past, but he stated that he has no information on any potential transfer. He also noted that City would be reluctant to sell Silva to a Premier League rival.
Silva has a £50 million release clause in his contract, but Romano said that City would not want him to stay in the Premier League and play for one of their rivals. Arsenal could use a creative midfielder to play behind Martin Odegaard, and Silva would fit the bill. However, it is unclear where Silva would fit into Arsenal’s team, given that Bukayo Saka is the regular right-winger and Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard are the regular left-wingers.
If Silva were to join Arsenal, he would bring a wealth of experience and quality to the team. He has scored 39 goals and provided 38 assists in 227 Premier League games, and he has won multiple trophies with Manchester City. However, it appears that a move to Arsenal is unlikely at this time.
