Report: Juventus consider Bernardo Silva a ‘top priority’ this summer

TL;DR

Juventus has made Bernardo Silva their top priority for the summer transfer window as he prepares to leave Manchester City. The club is in contact with Silva's agent and is willing to offer a substantial contract to secure his signing.

Key points

Juventus considers Bernardo Silva a top priority for summer transfer.
Silva will leave Manchester City at the end of the season.
Juventus is in contact with Silva's agent, Jorge Mendes.
The club is willing to offer a substantial contract to Silva.
Juventus' Champions League qualification status may aid in signing Silva.

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 19: Bernardo Silva of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on April 19, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) | Getty Images During recent interviews, Juventus CEO Damien Comolli has given the direct impression that the club’s summer transfer activity is going to be aggressive. They will look to make deals that will have immediate impacts to improve a squad that, up until recently, was on the outside looking in of the top four and had their Champions League qualification status in serious doubt. One of the names that has been on-again, off-again linked with Juventus has been Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva. That was in March, and since then Silva has officially announced that he will be leaving City at season’s end. It looks like business could very well be picking up on the Silva front. According to Matteo Moretto on Fabrizio Romano’s Italian-language YouTube channel, Juventus have essentially made trying to lure Bernardo Silva to Turin as their top priority this summer. They have, again, recently been in contact with Silva’s agent, Jorge Mendes, and are very much open to offering him a sizable contract in hopes that the 31-year-old Portuguese midfielder will call Juventus as his next home. Moretto says that Silva is “perhaps the most attractive of the potential free agents” to clubs this summer, and that Juve’s qualification for the Champions League — they are currently five points clear of in fifth place — could go a long way in their attempt to sign Silva. Silva has been linked with a potential move to other clubs around Europe as well as Major League Soccer in the United States as well as a potential massive pay day in . You can watch the entire segment of Moretto talking about Juventus and Bernardo Silva . “Bernardo Silva is the ideal profile in which Juventus are insisting on,” Moretto said, adding that more contacts are set to take place to truly determine where things stand over a potential move. Juventus are clearly pushing to try and convince Silva to join them on a “free” transfer this summer, although all of the ancillary costs like agent fees and a likely big signing bonus are something to consider. But Comolli and Juventus truly are making a push to sign Bernardo Silva. It feels pretty safe to say at this point. It’s no longer just Italian media gossip in which they’re trying to drive up some sort of interest during an international break. This feels pretty genuine at this point — and Silva has since made things official with Manchester City when it comes to his expected exit following this season. And if Silva truly is one of Juventus’ priorities for the 2026 summer mercato, then it speaks to what Luciano Spalletti is wnating to see from the club’s management to try and improve the squad. Adding a player like Silva would be a huge boon to Juventus’ much-maligned midfield both in terms of his still incredible quality but also the versatility that he brings to the table. Juve need that, and Silva would bring it to Turin without a doubt.

Q&A

Why is Juventus targeting Bernardo Silva this summer?

Juventus is targeting Bernardo Silva to strengthen their midfield and improve their squad after a challenging season.

What is the current status of Bernardo Silva's contract with Manchester City?

Bernardo Silva has officially announced that he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season.

How is Juventus planning to finance Bernardo Silva's transfer?

Juventus plans to offer Silva a sizable contract, although they will need to consider additional costs like agent fees and signing bonuses.

What impact does Juventus' Champions League qualification have on signing Silva?

Juventus' current position, five points clear of fifth place, enhances their chances of signing Silva by making the club more attractive for his next move.