He could probably play as a CM like David Silva or Isco, but i don't think Mourinho would ever do that. He would play on the wings cutting in and/or as a #10 for us.
Bernardo Silva | Bouhafsi - 70m Euros, 5 year contract. Going to City CONFIRMED
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He could probably play as a CM like David Silva or Isco, but i don't think Mourinho would ever do that. He would play on the wings cutting in and/or as a #10 for us.
Very skilful player, but I'd like to see us targeting players in a slightly different mould - someone like a Dembele (Dortmund). If Silva does come here then i can see how Mourinho could take a liking to him and use him like he did Ozil in Madrid.
This kid is special, I remember watching him against Italy and England u21's in the last world cup and he massively stood out and his progression has been fantastic, I would take him in a heart beat, very skillful, decent amount of pace and for his size looks strong!
I hope this one is true, we will need a new Number 10 by the looks of it anyway
I hope this one is true, we will need a new Number 10 by the looks of it anyway
Yes a skilfull player like that causes defenses to lose shape and/or make special plans for him which gives others space. Looking at what Hazard/Sane/Coutinho give their teams I can't believe we have people doubting this signing.This kid is special, I remember watching him against Italy and England u21's in the last world cup and he massively stood out and his progression has been fantastic, I would take him in a heart beat, very skillful, decent amount of pace and for his size looks strong!
I hope this one is true, we will need a new Number 10 by the looks of it anyway
INFO CANAL +: Bernardo #Silva is in advanced contact with #ManchesterUnited
Yes yes yes he should be our number 1 target this summer, no doubt. Hope this is true, showd where we and Mourinho are going
he should be our number 1 target this summer, no doubt. Hope this is true, showd where we and Mourinho are goingOnly seen him a few times, and he wasn't that great, but I can't really comment. Hopefully he's as good as all of you guys are saying. What does it mean in terms of formation next season? Is he going to play in front of Pogba and Herrera or replace Lingard as the inside winger?
Seems like everyone is our number one target.Yes yes yes
Advanced contract means more or less a done deal, no? Are these reliable?
Contact*, not contract. Whether that changes it massively I'm not sure... reports love these buzzwords like 'advanced', 'pre-agreement' etc.
They're reliable
Let me pose a theoretical question here. If you had the choice between signing Silva for £70m or Mahrez for £30m would you go for Silva?
Consider the timing as well. We need at least a LB, a CM and a ST this summer. Maybe even a GK if De Gea goes. Would splashing £70m on Silva make sense in that context?
Consider the timing as well. We need at least a LB, a CM and a ST this summer. Maybe even a GK if De Gea goes. Would splashing £70m on Silva make sense in that context?
Find it difficult to know what to make of this as I haven't seen much of him and the forum seem divided (i assume the ones who's seen plenty of him) in wanting him.
Anyone divided is silly, he is an incredible player. Everyone should start tweeting the crap out of him lol
His close control and dribbling skills are incredible.
Seems like he will be our first signing of the summer window.
I personally will be delighted to see him arrive. I think he's an absolutely brilliant player and will improve us alot in opening up opposition defences.
I personally will be delighted to see him arrive. I think he's an absolutely brilliant player and will improve us alot in opening up opposition defences.
I think Utd are playing the field with a number of players and who comes in depends on Wednesday.
I suspect Silva is not on the priority list.
I suspect Silva is not on the priority list.
You're getting way ahead of yourself
Still a long way to go don't you think? What does advanced contact even mean? Still, haven't made a bid/agreed terms.
I think all that will be sorted very soon. Jorge Mendes is both Mou and Bernardo's agent + the portugese connection.
Has a €81 million release clause according to a few reports, surely we're not going to pay that much for him? Great talent nonetheless.
Please please please be true
This guy is my absolute muppet signing this summer. Think he's such an exciting player and would really improve us no end. Make it happen Woody!!
United have been linked with Bernardo for a year now, iirc the word was that United asked to be contacted if anyone was interested by him and Monaco willing to sell.
Don't think so. Reckon it'll be £50m at most. At this moment in time though, I don't care about how much we spend on quality players unless it's spent on shite like Lingard, then it starts becoming a problem.
There are no release clause in France.
Messi's touch on the ball but seems slow in both acceleration and pace and very left-footed. Reminds me a bit of David Silva, so maybe a great buy after all.
I'm afraid we're buying another 'how can we find his best position/fit him in our system' man though. But he's almost 23 years, so plenty of years in him.
I'm afraid we're buying another 'how can we find his best position/fit him in our system' man though. But he's almost 23 years, so plenty of years in him.
Are they reliable? I usually take everything from Bouhafsi as gospel but this is from Canal plus.
He's left legged right ?
I havent seen a lot of him but only in Champions league but maybe it was that particular Juve game it looked like he wasnt not comfortable using his right leg,kept trying to cut inside to his left?
By no means the finished article and looks a tidy player,Id be delighted with this guy in our team if we can manage to get him.
Think the ground work on this deal was done months ago. We're now at the advanced stage where I believe a fee and personal terms are very close to being agreed.
Will he fit into our 6-3-1 formation?
You shouldn't take Bouhafsi as gospel, he isn't special, RMC were reliable when he was just a trainee. And yes Canal plus are reliable, obviously like any other news don't take it as gospel but they are in the know.
I hundred percent disagree. I think we'll sign him and Keane quite earlyish. The fact that we secured a first option on him when we signed Martial is indication enough that we've been long term admirers of him.
Will he have a choice?
Would take him in a heartbeat
Thank you. So RMC aren't reliable know?
Ah, my bad.
He's deceptively quick. Faster than Mata and just as fast if not a bit faster than Mkhitryan, from what I've seen.
If this is true, it would be brilliant! He's a baller, and I'd be so happy if we signed him. He can be like our David Silva, by opening up the opposition defence With ease.
I'm fairly sure that the first option is nonsense, he and Lemar were close to join Atletico last summer, they reportedly both agreed on personal terms but Atletico didn't offere enough money to Monaco.
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