Manchester United shuts the door on any Bruno Fernandes departure. The club has made clear it would reject any offer for its Portuguese midfielder before the summer transfer window closes next month.
Sources close to Old Trafford are categorical: Fernandes is not for sale at any price. So far, no offer has been formally submitted for the player, according to those same sources.
The Bruno Fernandes situation
According to several specialist sources, Galatasaray, Juventus and AC Milan were considering testing Manchester United's determination to keep their captain. Galatasaray reportedly even considered an offer that could reach 50 million euros. Nothing has been confirmed on the official side.
The player's profile explains this interest. Fernandes is coming off a season with 21 assists and 9 goals in the Premier League, a record total for the competition. He has one year left on his contract, with an option for an additional season, and his release clause of 57 million pounds sterling has now expired.
According to the English press, Fernandes is said to be inclined to stay at Manchester United.
What this situation tells us
The previous summer, Manchester United had left it up to Fernandes to decide whether or not to accept a massive offer from Al-Hilal. He later said he felt hurt by that decision. By locking down the position now, the club avoids reliving that scenario and sends a clear signal both to its dressing room and to interested suitors.
The reception Fernandes received in Dublin, during a pre-season match against Leeds the previous week, confirms the bond he retains with supporters. It remains to be seen whether an offer significantly exceeding the 50 million euros mentioned would be enough to change things.
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