Bernardo put together his best season in terms of output last time out, registering eight goals and four assists in the Premier League alone. He has been a mainstay of Guardiola’s midfield over the past five campaigns, racking up more than 250 appearances and winning nine domestic trophies.
His mesmerising feet, game intelligence and incredible work rate make him a perfect fit for Guardiola’s system which, in turn, would make him almost impossible to replace in the transfer market. As such, United could deal their cross-city rivals a devastating blow by landing De Jong and setting the wheels in motion for Barca’s Bernardo swoop.
source: express.co.uk