Thought he was a different player to the one I saw in the confeds. Special player.

Rather him than anyone else we've been linked with bar maybe Rooney

Looks like a really game changer

By the way anyone else think that pass ronaldinho does where he looks away is stupid. It doesn't fool anyone nor is it tough to do

A friend has insisted for a while that this guy is the real deal. He looks awesome on youtube. I would love this to happen if only for the possibility of having a 5 ft 4 player line up next to Per Mertesacker.

If you have ESPN, they show replays of the copa libertadores at various times during the week; Atletico Mineiro played on tuesday or wednesday (not sure) so there may be a replay at some point.

If not, the first leg of the final is next wednesday (will be after midnight so sky+ or something).

Is he primarily a winger or does he also play in the middle?

I've only seen him play two full games (barring the confeds cup cameos) and he played wide in both. Not much of an answer...

Is there any other AM out there worth getting other than Bernard? For that reason alone please get him in.

Not unless we can get Thiago or Kroos. ljajic is worth a look though

Bernard would allow us to play two playmakers wide or to move Cazorla centrally.

Bernard plus one from Rooney, Suarez, Higuain or Benteke would be immense

I don't trust any Brazilians with crap names.

Klaus wrote:

A friend has insisted for a while that this guy is the real deal. He looks awesome on youtube. I would love this to happen if only for the possibility of having a 5 ft 4 player line up next to Per Mertesacker.

Yeah that would be funny imagine that.

Oh wait.....

smaller than Cazorla.

Plus, I can see him being given a few weeks off which takes us to the middle of August (because he won't be doing anything until after the Libertadores final) before he trains with the club. Language barrier, completely alien environment. Really like what I have seen, but this one is very risky at that price.

Player himself looks absolutely class and just what we need wide (barring the impish size). Dynamic, tactically smart, determined, finishes with both feet, good off and on the ball. Reminds me a little of the good Reyes, maybe even Arshavin.

Bit unfair as I have only seen Bernard play c.200 minutes of football, but I think he is better.

Captain wrote:

smaller than Cazorla.

Plus, I can see him being given a few weeks off which takes us to the middle of August (because he won't be doing anything until after the Libertadores final) before he trains with the club. Language barrier, completely alien environment. Really like what I have seen, but this one is very risky at that price.

Player himself looks absolutely class and just what we need wide (barring the impish size). Dynamic, tactically smart, determined, finishes with both feet, good off and on the ball. Reminds me a little of the good Reyes, maybe even Arshavin.

Same situation as Oscar last summer? A similar impact next season would be very welcome.

Don Pacifico wrote:

Could be a game changer if he still has his watch.

Don deserves a 😆

How do you reckon he'd go on a cold wet night in Stoke?

You believe he will refuse to travel to Stoke?

Bold Tone wrote:

You believe he will refuse to travel to Stoke?

😆

Saw him only in confed cup and llloved him. He's tiny and various problems captain mentioned, but I would love it if he came here.

Jack, Santi, Bernard, Ox and a real striker. Yum.

He does look nifty, quick and nimble. Not lacking in technique or skill.
He's only twenty though - might be in need of one of those infamous adaptation periods.

We'll need more than Bernard to lift us out of fourth next season but he's a talent for sure.
Is it pronounced Bernaaard?

That's how Martin Tyler would say it after he's scored a screamer

burr-nid

We won't sign this guy. Too small, too young, too expensive, and too much of a risk.

Only his size is a valid issue in your list, Ricky.

Doesn't look like his size would matter anyhow. Looks like an advantage given his playing style