- Manchester City are scouring the market for a successor to Bernardo Silva, who is confirmed to be departing the Etihad Stadium at the end of the 2025/26 campaign.
- Spurs are currently embroiled in a battle against relegation to the Championship under Roberto De Zerbi.
- Swedish icon Anders Limpar believes 20-year-old Lucas Bergvall possesses the traits required to thrive in a Pep Guardiola midfield and succeed Bernardo Silva.
Manchester City’s potential replacement for Bernardo Silva could come in the way of a candidate within Tottenham’s squad, according to one former international star.
The search for an heir to the Portugal international has only intensified following the recent confirmation that the 31-year-old will seek a new challenge this summer, leaving the Etihad Stadium upon the expiry of his current contract.
Silva has been a cornerstone of the Pep Guardiola era, but City’s recruitment team is looking toward the next generation of talent, having already recruited the likes of Nico Gonzalez, Tijjani Reijnders,and Rayan Cherki in the last 18 months.
Despite the high-profile appointment of Roberto De Zerbi, Spurs have struggled for consistency and find themselves in a precarious position near the foot of the Premier League table.
And should the North London club fail to secure their top-flight status in the final four matches of the season, a fire sale of their brightest assets is expected, with several elite clubs already circling the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Lucas Bergvall tipped to replace Bernardo Silva
Now, speaking to NewBettingSites, former Sweden midfielder Anders Limpar has pointed towards one name within Roberto De Zerbi’s squad as a potential candidate to replace Bernardo Silva at Manchester City.
“You can’t replace players like this. A player is going somewhere and a different replacement is going to come in,” Limpar stressed.
He continued, “We’re definitely going to see another player come in at Manchester City and if Tottenham go down [relegated into the Championship], I can actually see Lucas Bergvall as the replacement to Bernardo Silva.
“He is a much, much better option because he can be that engine. He’s young. He’s mobile. He’s a very intelligent player. He has four lungs.”
Why Lucas Bergvall is a strong candidate for the role
The idea of Lucas Bergvall moving to the Etihad Stadium is one that perhaps aligns with Manchester City’s recent strategy of targeting elite Under-21 talent.
Bergvall, while obviously lacking Bernardo Silva’s years of experience, retains an intelligence and work rate that could make him a natural fit for the high-pressing demands of a Pep Guardiola midfield.
Much will depend on the final standings of the Premier League season, and should Spurs face the unthinkable drop into the Championship, a high transfer fee could still be demanded by North London bosses in the event of Premier League transfer interest.
With an FA Cup Final against Chelsea on the horizon, and the ongoing intensity of the Premier League title run-in, Manchester City’s hierarchy undoubtedly remains focused on the present.
