Good News, Jose Mourinho ‘Welcomes’ Bernardo Silva To Manchester United
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has welcomed the idea of signing AS Monaco midfielder Bernardo Silva this summer.
United have started moving into action on the transfer front after sealing a Champions League spot next week with their Europa League win against Ajax Amsterdam on Wednesday.
Silva has been tipped to leave Monaco this summer and Manchester United have been identified as one of his likely destinations with reports that the Red Devils have made an offer for the midfielder
Speaking about the possibility of a transfer for the Portuguese midfielder, Mourinho told Sports TV: ‘I think not. Honestly, I think not
But you never know. Good players are always welcome.
‘The club knows perfectly well what I want,’ he said.
‘They knew two months ago. It had nothing to do with qualifying for the Champions League.
‘A giant club, but it’s not a giant team. We need that second step, possibly the third one.’
It is understood that Manchester United will bring in several big players this summer as they hope to build on their current success, with reports that Jose Mourinho has told the board to get rid off (some players) deadwood to create space for the new signings.
