‘A few staff we don’t have to sack’ - Why Bruno Fernandes to Man City could happen if Man Utd receive ‘100m-plus’ transfer bid from noisy neighbours for club captain

The Red Devils are, after seeing their club captain linked with a summer move to Real Madrid, adamant that the Portuguese playmaker is not for sale. That is, however, doing little to quieten the exit talk at Old Trafford.

Fernandes is 30 years of age and aware of the need to compete for major honours on a regular basis at club level before it becomes too late. He is a talismanic presence for United, but every player has a price.

City are in the market for another creative influence in their midfield, as Kevin De Bruyne prepares to depart as a free agent, and Fernandes would tick that box. United need to raise funds, amid controversial cost-cutting measures, and that could leave them open to sale.

Red Devils legend Sheringham, who formed part of the club’s 1999 Treble-winning squad, has told casinoapps.com: “You know, all we’ve heard coming out of Manchester United is that pretty much every top player has a price, no one is unsellable because of the finances, then perhaps a deal for Bruno to join Manchester City as De Bruyne’s replacement could be struck.

“Manchester United need to rebuild. It’s a dire situation at the club. They’re going to need money to buy players.

“If City chucked £100 million-plus at United for Bruno Fernandes, 30 years-old, maybe they consider it. I think I know what Jim Ratcliffe would say. Jim Ratcliffe would have a look and say that's a few staff that we don't have to sack in the summer. Let’s do a deal.”

Fernandes has been at Old Trafford since January 2020, taking in 279 appearances for the Red Devils, and is tied to a contract through to the summer of 2027 that includes the option for a further 12-month extension.