Barcelona join race for Bruno Fernandes

Bruno Fernandes has been unexpectedly linked with a Manchester United exit this summer.

The Portuguese Magnifico became United’s captain last year, but it is understood that the 29-year-old wants to compete for and win major trophies, such as league titles and the Champions League.

While I wish Fernandes would stay at Old Trafford, I don’t think anyone can argue with his reason for wanting to try something new.

Stretty News revealed last week that Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich held significant interest in Fernandes, who turns 30 in September.

However, football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims the Bavarian club can expect competition from Barcelona. The same has been reported by Portuguese newspaper A Bola.

Speaking to CaughtOffside, Romano hinted that approaches from Bayern and Barcelona are inevitable this summer.

Romano said: “There’s been a lot written again about the future of Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United, with the Portuguese press claiming that there have been some contacts with both Barcelona and Bayern Munich, and that approaches could come soon. There will inevitably be a lot written about this, so I wanted to clarify my current understanding of the situation here.

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“The reality is that Fernandes’ agent Miguel Pinho has met with some European top clubs last week. Contacts took place, but the player remains focused on Man United and his exit is not something decided at this point. It will also depend on Man United’s new project, what happens with the manager, what they will ‘present’ to Bruno in new meeting.

“It’s a stand-by moment between Fernandes and Man United, waiting to make final decision with a new contract for the player also being a possibility in case he decides to stay.”

It would be a blow for United to lose Fernandes. Anyone who watches the Reds regularly knows how influential he is for our team.

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