Could the future plans of one Manchester City star have a domino effect on City’s transfer plans? | OneFootball

Could the future plans of one Manchester City star have a domino effect on City’s summer transfer plans? Bernardo Silva’s future appears uncertain heading into the summer transfer window. But Bernardo’s future plans could be the domino that falls to set up City’s summer transfer plans given his importance to the world champions squad.

A recent report by Spanish publication SPORT, which was relayed by Katie Catheral for 90min, indicates that Bernardo Silva has set a deadline for his future to be resolved this summer. The report indicates that the Portuguese international wants his future resolved by the end of the upcoming European Championships. Barcelona is reported to be one club monitoring the situation surrounding Bernardo Silva as per Katie Catheral’s report.

Bernardo Silva’s future is likely the main domino to fall in City’s summer transfer plans.

Given that Bernardo Silva’s future is still uncertain, it gives the impression that it is a domino waiting to fall. If the Portuguese international decides to leave Manchester City, the champions will be forced to look for a replacement. It may take two players to come into the City squad to replace what Bernardo provides the world champions.

Two players have been linked with potential moves to Manchester City, which are playmakers Lucas Paqueta and Jamal Musiala. Sam Lee and Mario Cortegan have previously reported for the Athletic that City may look to sign Paqueta this summer. Jacob Steinberg reported for the Guardian that Jamal Musiala is a top target for the European champions this summer. It would appear unlikely that City would move for either player if Bernardo decides that his future lies at the Etihad.

But if Bernardo Silva does stay at City this summer, the champions will likely shift their attention elsewhere in the summer transfer window. Given that Pep Guardiola prefers to work with a smaller squad, it would be unlikely that City would target similar players to Bernardo if he stays at the club.

Bernardo Silva’s future is now a topic to watch for once the season ends.

Bernardo Silva’s future is now a topic to monitor once the season ends. If he does leave City will be forced to find a replacement. That will be no simple task but their hand will be forced.

Bernardo Silva does appear to be the domino waiting to fall this summer. Whatever way it falls will likely set off Manchester City’s summer transfer plans one way or another.