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Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva is set to leave the club at the end of this season

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The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member features. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Want to add more newsletters? Five times a week Four Four Two Daily Fantastic football content straight to your inbox! From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more. Once a week . .. And it’s LIVE! Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off! Join the club Get full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards. Manchester City have landed on a potential Bernardo Silva replacement, who could arrive for a palatable price. The Portuguese midfielder has been a key part of what is undoubtedly the most successful period in Manchester City’s history, joining from Monaco in 2017. In that time, he’s collected six Premier League titles, five League Cups, two FA Cups and a Champions League.

That success, combined with the leadership qualities he brings, means he will be difficult to replace at the Etihad, with the 31-year-old expected to depart at the end of his contract this summer. Assistant manager Pep Lijnders went as far to say “you never replace” a player like Silva, but luckily, City may have found a player who may go some of the way to filling his shoes, for a knock-down price. ? Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva will leave the club at the end of the season. The Portugal international has won six Premier League titles and one Champions League and will depart on a free transfer. ?️ Pep Lijnders: "You never replace a player with the same kind of… pic. twitter. com/Ct8Jedd Lg JApril 5, 2026 According to the Portuguese outlet A Bola, City are in “pole position” to sign Sporting midfielder Morten Hjulmand. The Manchester club have reportedly already made contact with their Portuguese counterparts. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. The Dane is said to have been admired by Juventus and Manchester United in the past, so interest is likely to be high again this summer. And it won’t fade as a result of news that Sporting may be open to offers between €40m-€50m, despite having a €80m release clause in Hjulmand’s contract. However, City’s chances of clinching the midfielder’s signature will not be harmed by the presence of director of football Hugo Viana at the Etihad, who used to hold the same position at Sporting. Get VIP Manchester City tickets HERE with Seat Unique! Manchester City's hospitality provides Level 2 South West Corner seating and access to the exclusive Manager's Corner Lounge and Bar. Guests can enjoy premium food and bar options, complimentary tea and coffee at half-time and full-time, and a matchday programme. Car parking (one per four guests) is also included, adding convenience to this enhanced match experience. In Four Four Two’s opinion, this is the sort of smart business City have developed a reputation for in recent years. Some of their recent purchases have felt a little more knee-jerk, but this is a player the hierarchy know well, and could be available at a cut price. As ever, you can never predict how a player might adapt to the English game, but in relative terms, this would be a smart gamble to take. Hjulmand is valued at €45m, according to Transfermarkt.

Isaac Stacey Stronge is a freelance football writer working for Four Four Two, Manchester United and Football League World. He has been a season ticket holder at Stockport County throughout the Hatters’ meteoric rise from the National League North to League One and is a die-hard Paddy Madden fan. You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.

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