Italian media reports have revealed that Juventus has entered into preliminary talks to sign Portuguese star Bernardo Silva, the Manchester City midfielder, in preparation for acquiring him on a free transfer at the end of the current season.

According to the Italian newspaper "Calcio Mercato," the Juventus management has already begun communicating with Bernardo Silva's representatives, as his contract with Manchester City is set to expire at the end of the current season, with no clear signs of a new agreement being reached between the two parties.

Juventus considers the 31-year-old Portuguese player a priority to strengthen their midfield, taking advantage of the opportunity to sign him on a free transfer next summer as part of the club's strategy to acquire players with extensive European experience without incurring high financial costs.

The report indicated that Bernardo Silva has made his decision not to renew his contract with the Premier League champions, which opens the door for his departure next June. This has prompted Juventus to act early to avoid the expected competition from other European clubs.

In a related context, Juventus continues to explore several options to strengthen their midfield, with Argentine player Guido Rodríguez from West Ham being one of the names on the club's radar. The management prefers to evaluate all available alternatives before making a final decision.