‘Would love that’, ‘but Bernie is irreplaceable’ – Man City fans react as club eyes on Serie A Midfielder as possible Bernardo Silva Replacement

Manchester City fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter which relays a report that claims the club would look to make a move for Inter player Nicolo Barella should they sell Bernardo Silva.

Silva has been linked with a move away from the Premier League champions this summer with Paris Saint-Germain interested in signing him, while Barcelona remain suitors.

A final decision on his future has not been made yet but Manchester City are already looking to identify a replacement for him.

Pep Guardiola wants to bring in top talent to replace Silva if he leaves the Etihad in the ongoing transfer window.

And according to Italian outlet Tutto Mercato, Manchester City will push to land Inter midfielder Barella to replace the Portuguese.

The report details how the Citizens are currently negotiating the Portuguese winger’s possible sale with Paris Saint-Germain, setting an €100m price tag on the 28-year-old, who has two years left on his contract.

Should they complete Silva’s sale, Manchester City would then turn their attention to Barella, despite the fact that they clearly fill different roles on the pitch.

It has been claimed that Guardiola is a big fan of the Italy international and wants to take him to the Etihad.

The report shared on Twitter gathered a number of replies from a wide range of Man City supporters.

Would love that but probably not true

— Josh (@Joshua_MCI) July 20, 2023

@MCFCFas: “Finally a decent player to be linked to”

@Tim_Citeh: “If Bernardo leaves then I would take him”

@BluM00N07: “It’s the glaringly obvious choice. Quality on the ball and a bulldog defensively.”

@sabbir_ik: “Barella is good but Bernie is irreplaceable”

@SergioKun0331: “We should go for him anyways”

@AAle_002: “Can we get him without Bernie leaving. kinda want them both”