Man Utd stance on Bruno Fernandes transfer made clear as three teams circle and special contract clause expires

MANCHESTER UNITED plan to reject any offer for Bruno Fernandes before the end of the window. Turkish giants Galatasaray are ready to make an audacious bid to sign the Old Trafford skipper, who is the reigning Prem player of the year. Manchester United plan to reject any offer for Bruno Fernandes before the end of the window Credit: Alamy Fernandes and Marcus Rashford supply Old Trafford’s core star power, drawing the lion’s share of fan attention in both Dublin and Wroclaw. Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Meanwhile, Italian outfits Juventus and AC Milan, managed by former United boss Ruben Amorim, have considered testing United’s resolve to keep their talisman. Galatasaray were aiming to table around a £42m offer for Fernandes, who is entering the final year of his contract with the option for a further year. Sign up for the Man United newsletter Thank you! But United sources have stated that Fernandes is not for sale at any price this summer, despite little movement on a potential agreement over an extension. The £57m release clause for overseas club in the Portuguese midfielder’s contract has now officially expired. Release clauses expire to give clubs control over their squad, protect them from late-window panic sales, and balance player mobility with financial security. Fernandes revealed he was “hurt” in October when he felt Ineos chiefs wanted to cash in on him for £100m from Saudi Arabia last summer, with Amorim stepping in to convince him otherwise. With United having spent £85m on just two players, Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos, there would likely be riots outside Old Trafford if Fernandes left. Fernandes and Marcus Rashford supply Old Trafford‘s core star power, drawing the lion’s share of fan attention in both Dublin and Wroclaw. Most read in Sport BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK Fernandes recorded a Prem record 21 assists last season and is favourite to be crowned PFA Player of the Year for 2025-26 in Manchester next week. Talks over a new and improved deal remain ongoing, although no agreement has yet been reached. Fernandes told journalists in October that he would revisit the subject of his future after the 2026 World Cup. Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal were willing to double Fernandes’ wages up to £700,000 and pay United £100million. He is easily United’s best piece of business in the post-Ferguson era, hauling the squad forward by the collar. Comment now