Bernardo Silva | Bouhafsi - 70m Euros, 5 year contract. Going to City CONFIRMED

[izec]

Where was he asked that? watched the post match conference and the BT sport interview and couldn't find it

Anyways love how he says this and then refuses to speak about Griezmann.. I'm Hopeful

Interview to Sport TV

 

[Ali Dia]

I am not sure. Didnt he say Pogba is a Juve player and he doesnt talk about other clubs players? Said the same about Griezmann tonight. With Silva he gave a negative and honest response straight away, even if he adds another possible sentence to it. I get a feeling he isnt a priority

I'd be inclined to agree. I think he'll be too expensive alongside greizmann and the central midfielder we actually need. It's a pity though becuase he's brilliant.

 

[Pace Abuser]

Of course he would give an ambiguous or a throwaway comment about a transfer. It's classless to speak openly. It undermines the negotiations if there are any, and is also disrespectful to a club who have the player contracted.

 

[Baxter]

Interview to Sport TV

Is this online or translated anywhere?

 

[pocco]

If the Mahrez to Monaco talk is true then he's on the move.

 

[NYAS]

I'm not totally convinced those quotes are real...can't find them anywhere except on Twitter, which would be apt...

 

[Scholsey2004]

His quality on the ball, both passing and dribbling, would help us against weaker teams where we can't seem to keep possession and just force them back into their final 3rd (though Mourinho seems against this anyways as it limits counter-attacking opportunities).

I'd love to see him in Iniestia' role, just flipped sides.

Pogba-Silva
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would be a midfield I don't think weaker teams could live with. A lot of passing ability there. Valencia and a LB getting up the wings and 3 in attack with Griezmann, one of the fast young strikers in Rashford/Martial and another direct creator with Mata or Mkhitaryan, and I think we'd get back to scoring goals at home against weaker sides. No idea if Mourinho would risk this, but I never thought he'd use Cesc in a midfield 2, so who knows.

And in big games, we'd presumably only play one of Rashford/Martial/Mkhitaryan/Mata along with Griezmann and then bring in a CM or DM, whether in a 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1 with Pogba as the 10, diamond or a 4-4-2 with Pogba and Silva tucking in and Herrera and a DM/CM in the middle with Griezmann and whoever partners him best up top.

Hard to think of a Prem player exactly like him. Maybe Steed Malbranque having the best month of his career but as base level, and left-footed.

Like the sound of that.

 

[bucky]

I'm not totally convinced those quotes are real...can't find them anywhere except on Twitter, which would be apt...

O jogo, followed by Leonardo Jardim on twitter.

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Translation:

headline says "Bernardo Silva? I don't think so, but you never know" and its a direct quote from mourinho.

Article goes on to say Mourinho didn't close the door to a possible signing of the player, which the english press has been linking United to, but didn't sound confident about it happening.

Mourinho said "next season with B. Silva? honestly, I don't think so, however, you never know, good players are always welcomed".

also, yeah i speak portuguese and i translated the second article from O Jogo, I didn't read the first but it should be similar stuff.

 

[simonhch]

I like Silva, but I don't see him as a priority. With Mata and Mkhitaryan in the squad, I would prefer to add someone with more - as the Spanish say - "llegada". That is, someone who is more direct, and gets on the end of chances. I think this is especially important in a team which is clearly set up to play on the counter attack.

 

[Classical Mechanic]

Of course he would give an ambiguous or a throwaway comment about a transfer. It's classless to speak openly. It undermines the negotiations if there are any, and is also disrespectful to a club who have the player contracted.

Regarding Greizmann he said he didn't want to talk about him because it was disrespectful to A Madrid.

 

[Raoul]

I like Silva, but I don't see him as a priority. With Mata and Mkhitaryan in the squad, I would prefer to add someone with more - as the Spanish say - "llegada". That is, someone who is more direct, and gets on the end of chances. I think this is especially important in a team which is clearly set up to play on the counter attack.

We need a world class finisher - Rashford and Martial aren't adequate in that regard and Griezmann is not likely to be made into an out and out striker. Someone like Belotti might fight the part.

 

[gr3yham3]

We need a world class finisher - Rashford and Martial aren't adequate in that regard and Griezmann is not likely to be made into an out and out striker. Someone like Belotti might fight the part.

We kind of have one on our books, though he won't be back till the end of the year at best. Given that he was walking around WITHOUT crutches, though he has hobbling, means that his recovery is faster than expected, so I won't be surprised if he is back training in September.

If we get a top striker like Lukaku, this would mean that the likes of Rashford will not be able to get those games upfront to help in their development. That is the issue I have, especially if the Griezmann deal goes through and we have one "confirmed starter" in the our new no.7. That said, if Jose feels that we need another striker, I won't make noise over it, as the more options we have as a team, the higher chance we have to win matches. So sure, bring on those Lukakus, Moratas and Belottis. I will have my worries, but I am sure Jose knows what to do.

 

[simonhch]

We need a world class finisher - Rashford and Martial aren't adequate in that regard and Griezmann is not likely to be made into an out and out striker. Someone like Belotti might fight the part.

I agree with this. Although I think for me, my perfect signing in a Mourinho team would be Gareth Bale. With space in front of him, as he would have in a counter attacking team, he is nearly unstoppable. I also think Martial is an excellent finisher.

 

[Maradona10]

Why mourinho? He is fantastic, hope its because he wants to play world cup and not because he is joining another team. We need him here.

 

[Donut]

Jose, please!

 

[ehsanul]

He is what Utd need finesse,skills and creativity.

 

[AgentP]

I would prefer Isco but looks like he'll sign a new contract with Madrid.

 

[itso 7]

If we are not signing him I think its because he will be staying and we will only move for him if someone else threatens to get him this summer.
There is the small issue of how we fig Pogba, Griezmann and James into one side especially in games against the top six but then thats why we pay Jose the big bucks!

 

[kdmaka]

If we are not signing him I think its because he will be staying and we will only move for him if someone else threatens to get him this summer.

Or that we already agreed to sign Rodrigues in De gea swop?

 

[itso 7]

Or that we already agreed to sign Rodrigues in De gea swop?

It could be that, you never know particularly with the Jose-Mendes connection. Rodrigues really needs a top club if Real dump him, we need goals and assists from various areas in attack so you can't discount this signing which would help Mendes' client whilst also helpng us cover a yawning gap of goals from midfield. Woodward would also love a foothold in the South American market.

 

[ivaldo]

Or that we already agreed to sign Rodrigues in De gea swop?

Ah the infamous swap.

 

[kdmaka]

It could be that, you never know particularly with the Jose-Mendes connection. Rodrigues really needs a top club if Real dump him, we need goals and assists from various areas in attack so you can't discount this signing which would help Mendes' client whilst also helpng us cover a yawning gap of goals from midfield. Woodward would also love a foothold in the South American market.

Really hope this is not the case, can see Woodward over paying Real unless it's a + cash swop deal for De gea . Would prefer Silva though.

 

[itso 7]

Really hope this is not the case, can see Woodward over paying Real unless it's a + cash swop deal for De gea . Would prefer Silva though.

Same here but there is a football case to be made for signing James - he has the creativity and goal scoring ability to change our attack particularly against the like of Burnely where one screamer into the top corner is all it takes to open up the game. However fitting him, Griezmann and Pogba in the same side for the big games is a headache I wouldn't wish on anyone.

 

[LonelyFire]

As I said a few days ago, I don't think he was ever a primary target.

 

[Adisa]

Let's wait and see.
Hope the reports from France are right and we are in for him.

 

[Scarecrow]

I don't see the need for him if we're getting Griezmann. I suspect he was thought of and worked on as a back-up option.

 

[Adisa]

I don't see the need for him if we're getting Griezmann. I suspect he was thought of and worked on as a back-up option.

They are totally different players.

 

[izec]

Silva and Griezmann could play together. James and Griezmann would be more difficult, unless Griezmann shifts wide or upfront

 

[Paxi]

We're getting James imo. I like him better anyway. 1 goal in 3 throughout his career is pretty fecking good for attacking midfielder.

 

[Devil may care]

We really could do with a proper dribbler in the attack, not just push and run players.

 

[broccoli]

He would add intelligence and skill to an otherwise chaotic attack.

He can hold up ball and progress with it on his feet and eyes all over the pitch. He is a little genius and precisely what United needs.

He doesn't have impressive stats to boot because he plays deeper in Monaco's 442 and is often the instigator of quick attacking transitions.

 

[Infra-red]

We really could do with a proper dribbler in the attack, not just push and run players.

I don't disagree. Having said that, it is trivially easy to find 40+ attacking players in Europe's top 5 leagues who dribble more frequently and with better completion rates. Silva has other qualities besides dribbling ability though, of course, but there are a lot of options.

 

[GM K]

I'd be inclined to agree. I think he'll be too expensive alongside greizmann and the central midfielder we actually need. It's a pity though becuase he's brilliant.

Now, I am beginning to buy the James to United story more.

I always thought there was no way we could be after Silva and James at the same time.

I suspect we'll be getting Griezmann, James Rodriguez (managed by Jorge Mendes) and Blaise Matuidi (managed by Mino Raiola).

 

[Zoo]

Wonder if he's saying this because he is targeting a different Monaco olayer

 

[MyOnlySolskjaer]

Did something happen? City suddenly heavy favourites to sign him.

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[charlenefan]

Just what City need, another attacker

 

[pocco]

Could be why Jose wasn't confident. He'd be amazing for City.

I'm hoping Jose is downplaying it because he doesn't want everybody know we are in for him. I'm still confident he's one of our top targets.

 

[izec]

An attack of Jesus, De Bruyne, Sane and Bernardo Silva would be quite devastating.

 

[Summit]

An attack of Jesus, De Bruyne, Sane and Bernardo Silva would be quite devastating.

they have that now, just change Bernado for David.

 

[Adisa]

I can't see it.
People are on about us not needing him.
City are even in less of a need for him.