Chelsea eager on signing Bernardo Silva following Manchester Metropolis exit announcement

Chelsea will look to rebuild their squad through the summer time switch window and will probably be fascinating to see in the event that they proceed to stay to their coverage of signing youthful gamers or are ready to spend on skilled names after a disappointing season.

Marca has reported that the Blues may very effectively rethink their strategy of solely signing youth as they’ve been linked with the seize of Manchester Metropolis midfielder Bernardo Silva, who’s valued at £25 million on Transfermarkt.

He’ll depart Manchester Metropolis on the expiry of his contract as a free agent after an illustrious profession on the Etihad Stadium, the place he received the Champions League alongside six Premier League titles and several other different home accolades.

Aside from Chelsea, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Inter Milan and Juventus have all been linked with a switch for the Portuguese worldwide, who may wait till the World Cup ends earlier than choosing his subsequent vacation spot.

Silva transfer to Chelsea impossible

Though Chelsea may shift from their concept of signing solely inexperienced, uncooked expertise, Bernardo Silva’s age is likely to be too outdated for them to think about his signing, particularly after his inconsistent and lacklustre marketing campaign at Manchester Metropolis.

The 31-year-old may also not be very receptive to the thought of remaining within the Premier League, particularly on the books of a high six rival of Metropolis, out of respect for the Sky Blues and in addition contemplating his relationship with the membership and the followers.

Along with his age in thoughts, Atletico Madrid or Barcelona is likely to be greatest place to signal him as they’ve just lately invested in skilled free brokers, however it’s laborious to look previous the Serie A golf equipment, for whom Bernardo Silva may play extra common minutes.