Manchester United issues verdict with Bruno Fernandes

Bruno Fernandes will not leave Manchester United in this transfer market which closes on the next 1st of September. The English club has decided to reject any offer for their 31-year-old captain, despite interest from Galatasaray, Juventus, and Milan, and even though the Turkish team is considering a 50 million euros deal.

Old Trafford's stance has changed from last summer. Back then, United allowed Fernandes to decide whether to accept Al-Hilal's offer; now they see the Portuguese player as off the market and are not considering setting a price to negotiate his departure.

Bruno Fernandes is not for sale for Manchester United

BBC Sport states that Manchester United wants to keep Bruno Fernandes as a key piece of their squad for the new Premier League season. Galatasaray has shown the most interest and had a proposal ready that could reach 50 million euros.

Juventus and Milan have also monitored the midfielder's situation during this transfer window. However, United's decision limits their options: any attempt will first need to overcome a rejection the club considers regardless of the amount offered.

The contractual situation also gives leeway to the English side. Fernandes is contracted until the 30th of June 2027, with Manchester United having an option to extend for another season. His release clause for foreign clubs, set at 57 million pounds—around 66.7 million euros—expired in July.

The next pending matter is precisely his renewal. The parties have not yet reached an agreement to extend the contract, but Fernandes prefers to stay at Old Trafford and has not expressed to the club the intention to leave this summer.

His record number of assists in the Premier League reinforces his position

The sporting decision is backed by Bruno Fernandes's last season. The Portuguese ended the 2025-26 Premier League with 21 assists, setting a new record for most assists in a single season of the competition.

Fernandes thus surpassed the 20 set by Thierry Henry with Arsenal in the 2002-03 season and Kevin De Bruyne with Manchester City in 2019-20. That performance also earned him the Golden Playmaker award as the top assistant in the league.

His season has also put him among the six candidates for the PFA Player of the Year award, alongside Rayan Cherki, Erling Haaland, Gabriel Magalhães, David Raya, and Declan Rice. The winner will be chosen by fellow players.

The fans' response also influences the club's decision. Fernandes received a warm welcome during the preseason friendly against Leeds in Dublin, a sign of the importance he holds among United supporters before the start of the new season.

The scenario is set for the final two weeks of the transfer window: Galatasaray, Juventus, and Milan have Bruno Fernandes on their radar, but Manchester United is not open to negotiation. The next step will be resolving his renewal, a negotiation that could extend his stay in England beyond 2027.

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