Manchester United will need to offer a significant contract to retain Bruno Fernandes this summer, as the United hierarchy is very anxious to prevent his departure. The Mirror reports that club executives will need to present Fernandes with a package worth around £400,000-a-week, which would make him the top earner. This would be a substantial increase from his current contract, which runs until 2027 and has an option for a 12-month extension. It is not clear whether United would be prepared to offer such terms to a player in his thirties.

It is reported that Manchester United are planning talks with Bruno Fernandes and are preparing to tell him they want him to stay for one more year. According to ESPN, United want to keep Fernandes despite talk of a transfer away, and a meeting is planned to discuss this with their captain.

Bruno Fernandes was linked with a move away in the summer transfer window but ultimately signed a new long-term contract with Manchester United.

Bruno Fernandes has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League for several months and interest from the Middle East could be rekindled next year. Fernandes is now 30 years old and while he remains Man Utd captain and a key part of the Red Devils’ squad, the club are seemingly planning for a possible departure. The Portuguese international signed a contract extension in August.