Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes will not be sold under any circumstances, despite interest from Turkish club Galatasaray. Reports indicate that Galatasaray is prepared to make a bid for the 31-year-old, who is in the final year of his contract, although United has the option to extend it by an additional year.
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United is firmly committed to keeping Fernandes, who was named Premier League Player of the Year last season and set a new record for assists in the league. The £57 million release clause for foreign clubs in his contract has now lapsed.
In December, Fernandes expressed that he was “hurt” when the club allowed him last summer to consider a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal, which was willing to pay £100 million for his transfer. Despite that openness to a sale last summer, the club's stance has since shifted, making it clear that Fernandes is not on the market.
The uncertainty of the previous summer has been resolved, with United viewing him as essential to their future plans.
Sky Sports' James Savundra noted that while it seemed possible twelve months ago that United might sell Fernandes if they received £100 million, the current outlook suggests that he is an integral part of the team moving forward. Discussions around extending his contract are expected given his importance, especially since he can negotiate with foreign clubs for a free transfer starting in January if the matter is not addressed soon.
Last season, Fernandes played a pivotal role, and his contributions will be vital for manager Michael Carrick this season as the team aims for success in Europe and the Premier League.
Meanwhile, players like Joshua Zirkzee have shown promise during pre-season training, leading to speculation about their potential roles in the squad. Zirkzee's performance, particularly during a recent match in Dublin, raises questions about his ability to provide cover for Fernandes in the No. 10 position if needed.