Bruno Fernandes scored to finish the season strongly and has been rejuvenated since Michael Carrick took over from Ruben Amorim in January. Carrick moved Fernandes into a preferred No10 role within a 4-2-3-1 system, replacing Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 setup where Fernandes played as a deep-lying midfielder in a double pivot. Fernandes has since produced a resurgence with 13 assists and set a record previously held by Thierry Henry and Kevin de Bruyne. United may need to negotiate new terms because his contract includes a 57 million release clause that could be triggered this summer unless removed. United are open to rewarding him as they plan for the 2026-27 campaign with Carrick as permanent head coach. Fernandes helped return United to the Champions League after the 2023-24 absence, and he previously rejected an approach from Al-Hilal last summer. Additional interest is expected from Saudi and other international clubs.
"Fernandes has been rejuvenated since Michael Carrick's arrival, as the former United midfielder took over the reins from Ruben Amorim back in January. He reinstalled United's skipper into his favoured No10 position in a 4-2-3-1 shape, departing from his predecessor's 3-4-2-1 system, where Fernandes featured as a deep-lying midfielder in a double pivot. Since then, the Portuguese has undergone a resurgence that has seen him lay on 13 assists and claim the record from Thierry Henry and Kevin de Bruyne."
"Now, however, the Red Devils could face a fight to keep their star man after it was revealed that he has a bargain release clause in his contract. Record breaker: Bruno Fernandes Fabrizio Romano reports that Fernandes has a 57million clause in his current deal that could be triggered this summer, unless he agrees fresh terms with United to remove the clause. The Italian transfer guru claims that United are open to reward Fernandes after his stellar season, as they look to build for the 2026-27 campaign under Carrick as their permanent head coach."
"Fernandes played a huge part in leading United back into the Champions League for the first time since the 2023-24 season under Erik ten Hag. The 31-year-old had chances to leave Old Trafford last summer, with it being reported that Al-Hilal had made an approach which he rebuffed. Fernandes claimed in December last year that he had felt that United had wanted to sell him. It is believed that there are other Saudi suitors for the midfielder, as well as those on the continent."
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