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Manchester United is keen to retain its captain. According to transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano, the club has initiated talks with Bruno Fernandes regarding a contract extension, with his current deal set to expire in June 2027, at the end of next season.
Last summer, the Portuguese international reportedly turned down a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia to continue playing for the Red Devils. While the club was reportedly open to selling him at the time, that scenario didn't materialize, and the situation has since shifted for the 2026/27 season.
Despite missing out on European competitions and a managerial change in January (Carrick for Amorim), the midfielder delivered an exceptional season. He guided the team to a third-place finish in the Premier League, securing a return to the UEFA Champions League, and broke the English league's single-season assist record (previously held by Henry and De Bruyne) with 21.
Consequently, Manchester United aims to reward the former Sporting player with a new contract. This comes amidst interest from other European clubs and Saudi teams, who are reportedly monitoring the Portuguese star's €60 million release clause, hoping to avoid losing him on a free transfer in June 2027. For now, Fernandes' focus remains on the 2026 World Cup with Portugal.
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