Mohamed Salah has been used as a warning for Manchester United, with Gordon Strachan explaining to GOAL why the Red Devils cannot bow to the contract demands of talismanic captain Bruno Fernandes and “give him everything he wants”. Fresh terms for the Portuguese are being lined up at Old Trafford, but he will soon turn 32 and should not be given a blank cheque.
The Portugal international spoke exclusively to the Beast Mode On Podcast about the work he has put in to become one of the Premier League's finest midfielders
Marcus Rashford cannot live on past achievements and needs to become a “now player” for Manchester United, Gordon Strachan has told GOAL. The Old Trafford academy graduate, who has been absorbed back into the Red Devils’ fold following a loan spell at Barcelona, has been challenged to provide much-needed assistance for talismanic club captain Bruno Fernandes.
Speaking exclusively on the Beast Mode Podcast after winning the PFA Players' Player of the Year award, Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has opened up about his unlikely footballing roots. The Portuguese playmaker revealed that he actually began his career operating as a centre-back, before sharing a hilarious training-ground story about testing his sprinting limits against powerful Red Devils team-mate Benjamin Sesko.
Speaking exclusively on the Beast Mode Podcast following his PFA Players' Player of the Year triumph, Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes shared a hilarious story about his son's favourite footballer. In a conversation with host and boyhood Liverpool fan Adebayo Akinfenwa, the Portuguese playmaker confessed his shock at discovering that his own child would prefer to emulate Reds midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai, with Fernandes also opening up on his pride at claiming the all-time Premier League assists record.
Adebayo Akinfenwa chats to PFA award winners Bruno Fernandes and Nico O'Reilly in a special episode of the Beast Mode On Podcast. Among many other engaging and revealing topics discussed, the Portugal international midfielder names the three Manchester United players that owe him most for his truckload of assists, while Manchester City and England full-back O'Reilly talks up Rio Ngumoha's ability and reveals his sights are firmly set on winning a historic quadruple this season.
Manchester United have officially opened preliminary discussions with Bruno Fernandes regarding a new contract to keep the Portuguese international at Old Trafford. The Red Devils are determined to secure the long-term future of their captain following a summer of intense speculation linking him with a move away from the Premier League.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has opened up about the "awkward" moment he was asked to take over the club's leadership from Harry Maguire. The Portuguese midfielder admitted he harboured concerns about the dynamic between the two players before a crucial conversation cleared the air at Old Trafford.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has claimed the prestigious PFA Men's Player of the Year award following a record-breaking 2025-26 campaign. Despite taking home the top individual honour, the Portuguese playmaker admitted he cast his own ballot for a rival from Arsenal. Fernandes praised the Gunners for their Premier League-winning season and impressive run to the Champions League final.
Bruno Fernandes will never be a Roy Keane, Paul Ince or Bryan Robson-esque leader, but legendary Manchester United captain Steve Bruce has explained to GOAL why the occasionally “petulant” Portuguese remains the best skipper option at Old Trafford. The Red Devils rely heavily on their "outstanding" and record-breaking playmaker to provide moments of inspiration.
Manchester United have completed the £70 million signing of midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton after tracking him for two years. Red Devils captain Bruno Fernandes has welcomed the Cameroon international, describing him as a young and exciting addition to Old Trafford.
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has been named the 2025-26 PFA Players' Player of the Year after breaking the Premier League assists record. Meanwhile, Manchester City striker Bunny Shaw secured the women's prize for the second time, and Nico O'Reilly won the Young Player award on a memorable night that celebrated the outstanding performers of the season.
