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Lee Dixon delivers verdict on £43m Premier League star that Arsenal reportedly tried to sign in the summer

that it would be “crazy” for Bernardo Silva to leave Manchester City – after Arsena🧸l were linked in the summer.

Three-time Premier League winner Silva, 27, has become a regular in Manchester City’s side since his £43m () move to The Et❀ihad in 2017.

Clocking up 210 appearances, the Portugal international has had a hand i๊n 80 goals – scoring 36 goals and creating 44 more. He is crucial to City.

that Arsenal tried to sign him in the summer from Manchester City, ✃wꦚith Silva tempted by a move – after Jack Grealish joined.

Arsenal icon Dixon, who is a childhoo𒀰d Manchester City fan, gave his verdict on Silva🦹 – just weeks after the Gunners were linked with a move.

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Photo by Tom Flathers/Manchester City FC via Getty Images

“David Silva was my fave City player, Bernardo has taken over – I just love watching ꦿhim play. The thought of him leaving Man City seems crazy to me.

“He ran the show at Anfield the other day. I don’t know if he got man of the match, but he got my man of the match. Absolutely brilliant,”♏

Dixon on Silva: Arsenal would be in top six with Manchester City star

Silva’s performance on Sun🌊day was absolutely stunning. As Dixon says, if it had not been for Phil Foden and Mo Salah sparkling, Silva would be MOTM.

The ex-Monaco and Benfica midfielder was nearly perfect. say he produced the most dribbles,🍌 and the joint-most tackles.

It proves just how all-round a midfield𝓀er Bernardo has become. No longer is he an attacking midfielder, but more of a workhorse in midfield.

In Arsenal’s side, alongside Thomas Partey and behind Martin Odegaard – the Gunners would surely have all🐠 the tools to return to the top six.

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Photo by Matt McNulty – Manchester City/Manchester City FC via Getty Images