Bruno Fernandes is reportedly seeking a January transfer away from Manchester United, expressing frustration over the club's ongoing rebuilding process. According to the Turkish outlet Fanatik, the Portugal international is looking for a clearer direction for the club before agreeing to a new contract, with talks currently postponed until year-end. Fernandes has previously attracted interest from clubs in the Saudi Pro League but is purportedly pushing for a move to Galatasaray.
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Meanwhile, tensions at Old Trafford have flared following Lisandro Martinez’s criticism of the club’s transfer activity. The Mirror reports that players have been banned from speaking to the media after their recent 1-1 draw with Leeds. Martinez was fined for his remarks, which have added uncertainty to his future with the club. The restrictions on media interactions extended to other players, including Fernandes and Matheus Cunha.
In related news, Man Utd academy prospect JJ Gabriel is currently training alone in Spain with reports suggesting the club may lose him. Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich are closely monitoring his situation, and Gabriel is rumored to be considering a contract worth €10 million over three years from Real Madrid.
Additionally, Manchester United's ambitions to sign Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde may have been jeopardized. Due to injuries to team members Jules Kounde and Eric Garcia, Balde is expected to feature in an upcoming Champions League match against PSG, and a solid performance could remove him from the transfer market.
Former player Gary Neville has voiced concerns regarding manager Michael Carrick's position, pointing out that with only two wins from ten matches this season, significant improvement is needed. He indicated that while the current standing is problematic, there is still time to turn the season around, emphasizing the importance of upcoming matches against Bournemouth and Chelsea.