Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has responded to the speculation surrounding his future amidst suggestions that he could be sold in the upcoming transfer window.
Yesterday, a bombshell report from The Telegraph revealed that Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS are plotting a radical summer overhaul of playing personnel as they aim to kickstart the new era at United on a high note.
This season, United have endured a dreary and very disappointing campaign that has seen them suffer 12 top-flight defeats.
Champions League qualification is no longer possible for Erik ten Hag’s men who currently lie in sixth position. With Newcastle closing in fast, United are facing an uphill battle to even clinch Europa League football.
The only hope the Red Devils of somewhat restoring some dignity and pride that has already been lost is by beating Manchester City at Wembley in the FA Cup final later in May.
The Telegraph explained that INEOS could consider bids even for the likes of Marcus Rashford and Fernandes. No one in the starting XI is untouchable except Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund, and Kobbie Mainoo.
The prospect of Fernandes potentially exiting Old Trafford was brought up once again by BBC who confirmed that the Portugal international could indeed be let go if United were to receive a “major offer.”
The club skipper spoke to DAZNPortugal and addressed his situation and the chances of him carrying on with the 20-time English champions.
When asked whether he could say goodbye to the Premier League in the coming weeks, he replied, “I’m not thinking about other things at the moment.”
“Obviously, it doesn’t just depend on me, does it? A player always has to want to be here, but at the same time, you have to want him to stay. At the moment, I feel there’s that on both sides.”
“I’m not thinking too much about the future, not least because, obviously, this season hasn’t been at the level I’d hoped for, either individually or collectively, so far. We could still end the season by winning the cup. After that, we have a very important Euros coming up.”
Fernandes added, “So if you want me to be very honest if I have to think about not continuing in the Premier League.”
“It won’t be until after the EUROs because nothing will be able to take my focus away from the FA Cup final and the EUROs, as there’s nothing more important than that at the moment.”
🗣️ “Um jogador tem que sempre querer cá estar, mas, ao mesmo tempo, têm que querer que ele cá fique e, neste momento, sinto isso de ambas as partes”
🎙️ Bruno Fernandes em exclusivo à DAZN#PremierELEVEN pic.twitter.com/UX8pqhEgci
— DAZN Portugal (@DAZNPortugal) April 30, 2024
Despite United’s struggles on the pitch this term Fernandes has still managed to put up very impressive numbers. The 29-year-old has plundered 15 goals and 11 assists in 45 appearances across all competitions.
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