The man who helped Monaco beat Spurs last week in the Champions League, Bernardo Silva has been garnering interest from all over Europe since he burst onto the scene in Ligue 1.
Jorge Mendes is Silva's agent who has emerged as a target for both Manchester United and Barcelona next summer. United being managed by Mendes' client, Jose Mourinho has made the Red Devils favourites to sign the 22-year-old.
Jorge Mendes has revealed that Man United have the first option to sign the Portuguese youngster amidst interest from the Spanish champions. Mendes has brokered many deals for United over the years in David De Gea, Angel Di Maria and Radamel Falcao. Him and Mino Raiola, termed as super agents of the game have emerged as the real playmakers of the modern footballing world.
Silva who signed for Monaco last year from Benfica in a deal worth €15.75 million has s contract till 2019. The 22-year-old can play anywhere, including behind the striker and it is his versatility that has made him such a favourite in the eyes of Monaco supporters.
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Silva is the type of player that United might consider as Mourinho might start thinking ahead to January with the gruelling week he has had.
Mourinho has deployed Jesse Lingard, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Anthony Martial and Ashley Young on the wings but none have convinced him enough to cement a starting berth i the first team.
Silva is an exciting prospect and has scored three goals already this season and has a respectable tally of 20 goals in 97 games for Monaco. Silva missed the Euros because of a thigh injury and was replaced by one of the tournament's best players, Renato Sanchez.
Silva had a brilliant game against Spurs as the London side offered far too much space for the midfielder who has likened by many of having a similar playing style to David Silva of Man City.
On his performance against Spurs, Monaco manager Jardim said, “He had a very good game. He fitted in perfectly to our tactical plans, he created problems offensively for the Spurs defence throughout and he showed what an agile, nimble player he is. He was very important on the transitions, he helped us to keep the ball when he had it. "
