Al Hilal appear poised to move for a Manchester City stalwart

One player who played a key role in Manchester City’s late revival during the 24/25 season was Bernardo Silva. The Portuguese international returned to his best late in the season and helped his team secure Champions League football for next season. But entering the summer, the future of Bernardo Silva is just one story to monitor during the summer transfer window. Now, a new report indicates that Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal has an interest in signing Bernardo Silva. Could Bernardo Silva’s efforts late in the 24/25 season be his last for Manchester City? That seems to be the question going forward.

Al Hilal has an interest in signing Bernardo Silva this summer.

Santi Aouna has reported for footballmercato.net that Al Hilal has an interest in signing Bernardo Silva. Furthermore, Aouna reports that after Al Hilal appointed Simone Inzaghi as manager, they are planning to further strengthen their squad this summer. They have Bernardo Silva on their list of targets as per Santi Aouna’s report. Lastly, Aouna reports that it is unknown if Bernardo Silva could be tempted by a move to the Saudi Pro League.

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Interestingly, Portuguese journalist Pedro Almeida has reported on X that things are happening in regards to a Bernardo Silva move to Al Hilal. It remains to be seen if there is anything to today’s reports about Bernardo potentially moving to the Saudi Pro League.

Senior players will leave Manchester City this summer, and Bernardo Silva could be one of them.

This summer always threatened to be the one where a host of key players left Manchester City. Kevin De Bruyne has likely played his last game for the club. It is highly unlikely that De Bruyne will play at the FIFA Club World Cup for Manchester City. But after De Bruyne’s departure was confirmed, the question became which of his senior teammates could also leave Manchester City this summer. Now, it seems that Bernardo Silva could potentially depart.

Al Hilal appear poised to move for a Manchester City stalwart

It will be dependent on what Bernardo Silva wants to do with his future if he leaves Manchester City for the Saudi Pro League or not. Will he want to stay at the club and help Pep Guardiola’s side return to the top of English football? Or will he decide to get one more major pay day as he enters the final years of his career? That decision will shape whether or not Pep Guardiola can call upon one of his most trusted players next season.

Al Hilal appears to have set itself a target of signing Bernardo Silva this summer. It now remains to be seen if the Saudi Pro League club can tempt Bernardo to leave the Etihad. Bernardo’s future and Al Hilal’s interest in signing him is yet another story to monitor this summer.