Former Chelsea midfielder Jody Morris has thrown a fascinating suggestion into the summer transfer mix, urging his old club to make a bold move for Manchester City's midfield maestro Bernardo Silva.

As the Blues prepare for what promises to be a pivotal summer window, the squad is expected to see significant reinforcements across multiple positions. While a new centre-back remains a priority, Chelsea are also actively looking to strengthen both their midfield and attacking options.

After a season marked by criticism over their youth-focused recruitment strategy, there are growing signs that the club is ready to pivot. Reports suggest Chelsea are now open to signing players with proven Premier League experience—a shift that co-owner Behdad Eghbali has hinted at, though fans remain skeptical until they see concrete action.

The glaring lack of leadership and game intelligence in the current squad has been a recurring theme, and Morris believes Silva could be the perfect antidote.

"Bringing in people like Bernardo Silva would be excellent," Morris said, as quoted by Metro. "His performance the other day was absolutely outstanding. That's what we've seen for nine years at Manchester City: someone who isn't physically imposing or particularly big in stature, but plays with pure intelligence. He's brave, has great character, is always available, and shows up in the biggest games."

Silva has announced he will leave Manchester City on a free transfer at the end of the season, but a switch to Stamford Bridge remains a long shot. Still, the very suggestion signals the type of proven, battle-hardened talent Chelsea fans are desperate to see in blue.

In other transfer news, Chelsea are reportedly among the clubs to have made an enquiry for Brentford striker Igor Thiago, with the Bees expected to demand around £80m for the Brazilian forward.