Juventus make contact with Jorge Mendes over move for Man City midfielder Bernardo Silva

Juventus have made exploratory contact with agent Jorge Mendes over a potential free transfer move for Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva, with the Portugal international given until the end of April to decide the next chapter of his career.

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According to Tuttosport, the midfielder is certain to leave City this summer and his options range from staying in Europe to a move to MLS or the Saudi Pro League, with Juventus emerging as a credible contender for his signature after positive early soundings.

Bernardo Silva sets April deadline as Juventus weigh up wage demands

Silva wants to determine how much competitive hunger he still has before committing to any club.

He has not closed the door on the Bianconeri, showing willingness to discuss the possibility of joining the Turin club next season.

The financial demands are significant.

Silva earns around €10 million net per season at City and would not consider anything below €8-9 million. That would require the Serie A giants to make an exception to their internal wage structure, though the club consider his profile worthy of one.

Spalletti’s enthusiasm will ultimately determine whether Juventus push ahead. The De Bruyne-Napoli experience taught Italian football a lesson, players of this calibre only work when every component aligns. If the coach is fully convinced, Juventus move. If not, they walk away.