Juventus target Bernardo Silva on a free as Modric, De Bruyne reply | OneFootball

The summer market has just closed, but Juventus is already looking ahead, with its sights set on the summer of 2026. The next window, in fact, could offer extraordinary opportunities on a free transfer.

Juventus, Bernardo Silva suggestion: the free transfer coup that answers to Modric and De Bruyne

Among the names that most intrigue the Bianconeri stands out that of Bernardo Silva, attacking midfielder of Manchester City and European champion with Portugal.

A market opportunity: Bernardo Silva's contract expiry

The contract of the Portuguese playmaker will expire on June 30, 2026 and, according to Tuttosport, there are currently no concrete negotiations for renewal with Manchester City. The English club tends to manage extensions with great attention to the player's age: Bernardo Silva turned 31 last August and, although not of advanced age, he is unlikely to remain in the Premier League.

This situation opens the door to various scenarios and Juventus, with general manager Damien Comolli, is considering whether to initiate contact with the player's entourage to explore the feasibility of the operation.

Why Juventus is looking at Bernardo Silva

The '94 class player would bring quality, experience and versatility to a midfield that has already seen significant additions in recent years but still needs a level up. With his arrival, Juventus would indirectly respond to the coups pulled off by Milan and Napoli, who in the summer enriched their squads with two legends of European football: Luka Modric and Kevin De Bruyne.

The inclusion of Bernardo Silva in the squad would not only raise the technical level, but would give Massimiliano Allegri (or the future coach, depending on the club's choices) a player capable of interpreting different roles: central midfielder, attacking midfielder, offensive winger.

Competition and future scenarios

The idea remains a suggestion at the moment, but Juventus knows well that a profile like that of Bernardo Silva will not remain free for long. In Portugal, the candidate for the presidency of Benfica, Joao Noronha Lopes, has publicly expressed his desire to bring the player back to Lisbon as early as January, although many interpret these words as simple election campaigning.

In any case, the summer of 2026 could turn into a real international race to secure one of the most complete talents of his generation. Juventus, if it wants to get ahead, will have to move quickly.

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