Bernardo Silva

[doobyedoobye]

I would imagine it would be nearly impossible to replace him so late in the window...

 

[Cobwebcat]

Barcelona haven’t defaulted in wages? Apart from DeJong, Ter Stegen, Lenglet and Pique?

Deferred rather than defaulted I think. The players that altered their contracts agreed to it.

 

[RayCTID]

I would imagine it would be nearly impossible to replace him so late in the window...

It will be.

 

[Robinho's Subbuteo]

Probably offer us it in Luncheon Vouchers!

Luncheon meat ... maybe ... but vouchers and they can swivel.

 

[decmancity]

Barcelona haven’t defaulted in wages? Apart from DeJong, Ter Stegen, Lenglet and Pique?

Wages being deferred isn't defaulting.

 

[BringBackSwales]

Deferred rather than defaulted I think. The players that altered their contracts agreed to it.

I think those 4 might not have done as they appear to be the 4 facing legal action. They didn’t pay them what was due so that to me is defaulted.

 

[Badensbluemoon]

I truly don't understand why a top player, who is wanted here, playing for a top team as ours would want to go to that mess of a club

 

[BringBackSwales]

Wages being deferred isn't defaulting.

It’s fucking close at best. Wages were due and they weren’t paid. I take it you’d be thinking about differences in d words if your boss defaulted/deferred your wages? Let’s face it barcelona are a **** of a club, and their public bullying of some of their players makes them look like even bigger cunts

 

[RayCTID]

I truly don't understand why a top player, who is wanted here, playing for a top team as ours would want to go to that mess of a club

Apparently Bernardo's is a boyhood Barcelona supporter but it doesn't mean we should give him away either.

 

[Delphinho]

My personal opinion is Bernie will go late in the day but we have already covered that base, should it happen

Who are we looking to replace him with then? Paqueta? Grealish/Foden into midfield and winger coming in?

 

[SerbianBlue]

With this board/management/coach/scouting department I really can't see us losing Bernardo in the last days of transfer window. I am sure Pep, Txiki or someone else had serious discussions with Bernardo about not losing him once season begins.

Given appropriate fee incoming, i am convinced Pep wouldn't gamble with this season, just "not to be standing in the way in case of decent offer comes".

I like to think there is great communication amongst all of them, with Bernardo being able to address those "Manchester" problems in time for us to react on the market.

 

[BringBackSwales]

I think we should also point out how sunny it is in Manchester these days, and it’s only going to get better

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Who are we looking to replace him with then? Paqueta? Grealish/Foden into midfield and winger coming in?

I was asked a personal opinion, more optimism we would have a marker down for a Bernie exit.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

I think we should also point out how sunny it is in Manchester these days, and it’s only going to get better

Yep, but it's still Manchester.

You can put lipstick on a pig...

 

[RayCTID]

I think we should also point out how sunny it is in Manchester these days, and it’s only going to get better

And Barcelona's winters are just as bad as Manchester's.

 

[Berts Neck]

Wants to start a family with his missus and bring them up closer to relatives.

The guy was stuck in a flat in central Manchester during lockdown, can't begrudge him wanting a different lifestyle at this stage in his career.

Love him to bits, remains a top professional and respectful of City's stance, he won't gripe if nothing materialises for him this month.

Purely a lifestyle issue.

I have no idea of his family situation..he is Portuguese,from Lisbon..surely the Covid situation would be the same if in Manchester as Barcelona if family were in Portugal ?? OK I can accept Barcelona is nicer than Manchester, I can accept the weather is better, flights from Manchester to Portugal maybe an hour and a half longer,but they speak Catalan/Spanish in Barcelona..perhaps a polyglot..I get the pull of RM,Barca..but Barca are in dire straits.. I do get it..we are all different..but when I think of Sergio,David,Zaba coping in Manchester this conclusion does frustrate me if correct. I will miss the wee man, for sure, but FFS go if you are going,go, and let us move on as a club.

 

[cookster]

Yep, but it's still Manchester.

You can put lipstick on a pig...

Cheeky fucker.

 

[RayCTID]

We didn't sell both Sterling and Jesus straight away despite the heavy interests from Barcelona.

 

[ONTHERUNWITHTHAKSIN]

Yep, but it's still Manchester.

You can put lipstick on a pig...

Leave my wife out of this

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

I have no idea of his family situation..he is Portuguese,from Lisbon..surely the Covid situation would be the same if in Manchester as Barcelona if family were in Portugal ?? OK I can accept Barcelona is nicer than Manchester, I can accept the weather is better, flights from Manchester to Portugal maybe an hour and a half longer,but they speak Catalan/Spanish in Barcelona..perhaps a polyglot..I get the pull of RM,Barca..but Barca are in dire straits.. I do get it..we are all different..but when I think of Sergio,David,Zaba coping in Manchester this conclusion does frustrate me if correct. I will miss the wee man, for sure, but FFS go if you are going,go, and let us move on as a club.

I don't think Dave or Sergio made too many visits into Manchester.

Even Zabba wouldn't risk it outside of Didsbury.

Truth is, unless it was a player night out, Sergio and Dave liked their own company and family in leafy Hale and surrounds.