Bernardo Silva

[himalayan_blues]

Yes in exchange of messi.

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

No chance. He's on a long contract here, he'd cost more than 100m. Barca have no money and no players we're interested in. Semedo not needed now Cancelo's sorted his head out.

 

[mikemcfc]

If that was the case then Kev would of been the better choice.

Yes, you're right. Wind-ups, another part of Barca in decline. ;)

 

[bigstanhibbert]

Hope not, he is a wonderful instinctive skillful player, who plays for the team. When he joined he seemed to smile all the time in interviews. He is like many others, we have brought to the club, has been a credit to us.

I think he gets us and stays for a long time, the crap he got regarding the Mendy tweet may have affected more than we appreciate.

Hopefully next season, a midfield of KdB, Phil and Bernardo might get near the greats of Hendo and Millie (fingers crossed)

 

[kaz7]

He seems happy enough

 

[big phil]

Whole new ball game if he comes out and says he wants to go tho. Not saying he would, seems like a top pro to me. Would be good for him to get a run of games in the same position each week, maybe now Dave is leaving.

 

[greasedupdeafguy]

Lol

 

[Gabriel]

He seems happy enough

‘Seems’. Not buying it, Karen. His body language has been wrong for months. Deep down he’s as miserable as Morrisey and we all know he just wants to become a Cule....

 

[nmc]

Total hypothetical.

Straight swap b.silva for messi. Would you?



I genuinely hand on heart can't say i think i would. On paper, should be a no-brainer. Yet, it is not.

Edit: for clarity, purely a philosophical question, as to how ww personally value. b.silva.

Interesting question - personally I’d say NO. On that point - if I were Pep - I’d be working on playing Bernardo in a false 9 position more often. He’s so skilful and can really make us tick when he plays further forward.

 

[Blueknows]

‘Seems’. Not buying it, Karen. His body language has been wrong for months. Deep down he’s as miserable as Morrisey and we all know he just wants to become a Cule....

His response to the guard of honour was class tho

 

[nmc]

He's taken the extra couple of years you tried giving to Grealish.

To be fair Grealish does have the mental age of a toddler.

 

[Rammyblues]

Unless something else crops up linking Bernardo leaving, in my humble opinion, this thread needs locking.

 

[BufordUSABlue]

a real sheep mentality on here sometimes!

Baaaaaaaaaa

 

[Jacob Smith]

Unless something else crops up linking Bernardo leaving, in my humble opinion, this thread needs locking.

Unfortunately I’m not sure it does. So far this seems to be playing out the same way the Garcia story started, where at first it seemed a bit of a desperate move but it’s now materialised and it’s now just a matter of this summer or next?

Bernie would be a great signing for them right now, and he’d be their star man. For a footballer I’m not sure it gets much better than being the star man at one of Barca or Real.

I don’t want him to leave, he’s fantastic and gives everything for the team, but I could definitely see him having his head turned, especially after the lukewarm season he’s just had.

 

[Deleted member 77198]

probably a further unsettling effort given the potential semi final against Barca

That was my first thought!

 

[Mr HJ]

Would not entertain Bernardo leaving - he's had a down year but still turns up with passion and energy. He is an important part of the dynamic of the squad and is universally liked by everyone at the club. He'll be back next season and I wouldn't be surprised if he has an important role in Lisbon.

If we see an unexpected deal I would swap Mahrez for a striker as next season we are covered with Torres and Sterling and have Phil, Bernardo and Jesus who can fill in out wide.

 

[Coatigan]

Unfortunately I’m not sure it does. So far this seems to be playing out the same way the Garcia story started, where at first it seemed a bit of a desperate move but it’s now materialised and it’s now just a matter of this summer or next?

Bernie would be a great signing for them right now, and he’d be their star man. For a footballer I’m not sure it gets much better than being the star man at one of Barca or Real.

I don’t want him to leave, he’s fantastic and gives everything for the team, but I could definitely see him having his head turned, especially after the lukewarm season he’s just had.

Agree with all of that, other than that he would be their star man. Barcelona do have some top players.

 

[Otamendi's Beard]

They can afford Garcia.

They can't afford Bernardo.

 

[khoitnm]

We'll win against Lyon next round, Barca in semi-final, then Athletico Maldrid in the final. Beating 3 strongest teams in La Liga then Bernado will ask us to close this thread by himself.

 

[Craig]

Agree with all of that, other than that he would be their star man. Barcelona do have some top players.

I actually think he’d struggle at least all next season anyway. Obviously he won’t be the star man and their star man will be the one seeing the majority of the ball as he always does. They need to get pace ahead of Messi now and Bernie could quite easily struggle just as Coutiniho and Griezmann have done.