Manchester United are reported to be preparing for significant transfer activity around Bruno Fernandes when the January window opens, according to the Manchester Evening News. United\u2019s poor start to the season \u2014 their recent victory over Sunderland was only their third across all competitions \u2014 has intensified speculation about the midfielder\u2019s future.<\/p>\n
Sources in the report say interest from Saudi Arabia remains active. Both Al Hilal and Cristiano Ronaldo\u2019s Al Nassr have pursued Fernandes previously, and Saudi dealmakers are expected to renew their efforts this winter. The story adds that some European clubs are “on high alert” with regard to Fernandes given the turmoil at Old Trafford and could move for him in January.<\/p>\n
Fernandes\u2019s market value is substantial. Summer rumours suggested a fee in the region of \u00a3100 million ($134.4 million), a sum the club might find difficult to refuse. The report notes that any significant sale could free funds for a midfield target, specifically Carlos Baleba of Brighton & Hove Albion.<\/p>\n
On the field, Fernandes\u2019s deployment has been a talking point. Under Ruben Amorim he has been used in a deeper midfield pairing, a change from his more advanced attacking role. That switch is believed to reduce his attacking output while asking him to perform more unfamiliar defensive duties. Media coverage has produced conflicting takes on how Fernandes feels about the role; some accounts describe frustration for the 31-year-old while others say he has no issues.<\/p>\n
Fernandes has publicly placed his future in the hands of United and has repeatedly declared his affection for the club. The Manchester Evening News adds that he has admitted he will leave as soon as United decide he is no longer wanted. If club officials opt to sell, the expectation in the report is that he would not stand in their way.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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