Paolo Di Canio stated he had been told by sources in England that 31-year-old Portuguese attacking midfielder Bernardo Silva could potentially arrive in Serie A as early as January. While Di Canio did not specify any clubs, several were suggested as possible destinations due to their playing style, including Atalanta, now guided by Raffaele Palladino. Other teams mentioned were Juventus, who have previously attempted to sign the player unsuccessfully, and Gian Piero Gasperini's Roma, where he could be viewed as a successor to Paulo Dybala. Como was also suggested as a possibility due to its ambition, playing style, and spending capacity, a possibility supported by a subsequent comment from Di Canio about a player agreeing on salary terms for a move to a beautiful city. Silva plays for Manchester City, having joined the club in July 2017, and his contract runs until June 2026. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt at €27.00m. This season in the Premier League, he has made 21 appearances and provided 2 assists. He has 107 caps and 14 goals for Portugal. In the past, various transfer fees have been reported, including a potential Manchester City asking price of €40 million in April 2025 and a release clause of £50 million (~€58 million) mentioned in the same month.