Man City news: Pundit ‘amazed’ by Bernardo Silva amid transfer update from Spain
Paul Robinson has heaped praise on Bernardo Silva amid reported interest from Real Madrid in the Man City midfielder.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the ex-Premier League goalkeeper claimed the “amazing” 27-year-old is appreciated highly by people “who know football.”
Silva has been one of Manchester City’s standout performers this season.
The attacking midfielder starred in a 1-0 win over Everton on Saturday, where he boasted 91 per cent pass accuracy, two key passes, two tackles and two interceptions. [WhoScored]
According to Spanish outlet Defense Central (27 February), Real Madrid are interested in signing the Portugal international in the next transfer window.
Silva came close to leaving Pep Guardiola’s side last summer.
When asked by Football Insider for his thoughts on Silva’s season so far, Robinson said: “Man City have so many top players in that front line.
“The biggest compliment you can pay Bernardo Silva is that he’s started pretty much every game even though you have the likes of [Raheem] Sterling, [Riyad] Mahrez, [Kevin] de Bruyne, [Jack] Grealish and [Phil] Foden there as well.
“He’s a quite brilliant player. I would say he is underrated but I don’t think that’s the right way of putting it. People who know football know the quality he has got. He’s an amazing player.”
Silva has contributed 10 goals and three assists in 35 appearances across all competitions this season.
He has three-and-a-half years remaining on his contract at the Etihad.
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