We asked for your views on how crucial Bernardo Silva is to Manchester City's team? and what you would do about his contract situation at the club?
Here are some of your comments:
John: Silva is critical to City. He is the only one that seems to understand Pep Guardiola's strategy entirely and consistently outperforms his team-mates in work-rate, ambition and skill.
Julia: Silva has been fantastic this season, but I fear that if he signed for two more years he would be used less and less and that is not fair on such a loyal servant of the club. People doubted the Kevin de Bruyne move, but that has proved to be correct. No-one wants to see a sad decline from previous greatness – Liverpool made that mistake with Mo Salah.
Youssef: Silva is crucial to the team. Whether he plays or not, his leadership and determination are outstanding and massively give faith and hope to the team.
Sean: Silva has been an important player for us over the years. His work-rate and leadership have been vital. His experience will help the younger players in the team going forward. A 12-month or two-year contract would be good for us if it was put on the table.
Andrew: Offering Bernardo a one-year extension with an uplift is a no-brainer. He can sign for someone else next January. Top talent, top man. He has the legs and desire, while class is permanent. If Rodri leaves and Nico O'Reilly steps into that space, then experience in midfield will be essential.
Colin: Silva has been, and still is, 100% critical to City being a successful side. Unfortunately, his mind is made up that he's going back to his boyhood club Benfica when his contract finishes with us.