Overview
- Benfica are preparing a move for the Fulham manager if Jose Mourinho departs for Real Madrid, according to multiple reports.
- Silva has not signed a new deal at Craven Cottage and his contract expires this summer, which increases the chance of bids.
- Chelsea are considering Silva as part of a wider search for a new head coach after dismissing Liam Rosenior, with other Premier League bosses also in contention.
- Pundits have suggested a domino effect that could see Ipswich’s Kieran McKenna replace Silva at Fulham, with a reported £8 million release clause shaping any approach.
- Silva has managed Fulham since July 2021 and the club have not finished lower than 13th under him, making him attractive to clubs seeking proven stability.