Jose Mourinho, Bernardo Silva, Real Madrid, Barcelona
11 June 2026
Jose Mourinho has reportedly made Bernardo Silva his top Real Madrid transfer target, disrupting the midfielder’s advanced talks with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. Silva is available after leaving Manchester City at the end of a nine-year spell.
Mourinho’s direct interest has changed the market for Silva, who had long been linked with Barcelona. Real Madrid are now trying to use Mourinho’s Portuguese connection and leadership plan to win the free-agent race.