The rotten season of Manchester United could cost the Red Devils dear when it comes to their chances of keeping the Portuguese playmaker Bruno Fernandes in Old Trafford
Manchester United has been warned that they could be forced to sell Bruno Fernandes against the wishes of Ruben Amorim. This year, the midfielder of the Red Devils has been associated with a relocation of Old Trafford.
Real Madrid has emerged as contenders for his services, while clubs in Saudi Arabia also want to recruit the Portuguese international. Former Liverpool – star Stephen Warnock has warned that United could be forced to say goodbye if they cannot win the Europa League – and thereby return to the Champions League.
Amorim's side will take the Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the final later this month. Warnock said to Casino apps: “There is no transfer for Manchester United, especially if they lose the Europa League -final. That includes Bruno Fernandes -they will need money, and they can see him as the lifeline to invest in the team again.
“I know that there have been left to the Saudi Pro League, I hope he is more ambitious than that. The money he will be at United will be more than enough, but you just never know in football. United's hand can be forced by financial limitations.”
Amorim has already unveiled his position on a possible sale of his captain and is determined to keep him in Old Trafford. In a press conference he said: “I think it is easy to understand [transfer speculation]Not only because of the figures, but also the way he plays, “Amorim said in his press conference prior to Athletic Bilbao.
“He is a top player and we have to play players top players. He is a leader, the captain. It is of course that people want Bruno, but we want to keep him. He is one of the top players in the world.”
The United boss then doubled those comments in a further interview with TNT Sports. Asked if Fernandes stays in his plans, he added: “That is clear. It is normal for many clubs to want players such as Bruno, but Bruno is our captain.
“I will say it again, he is a player who will stay. We will do everything we can do for him to stay. It is nothing new. A club wants Bruno Fernandes, but Bruno Fernandes is our player and will continue to play for us.”
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Fernandes, 30, has just over two years about his current deal at Old Trafford. The former Sporting Lisbon Playmaker enjoyed another sensational season for United this term despite their miserable campaign.
He scored 19 goals and made 19 assists in 54 performances in all competitions – a record that he will undoubtedly try to improve in the Europa League final later this month.