Manchester United have made what could be their most important squad-building decision yet.
According to the Daily Mail, Man United have opened talks with Bruno Fernandes over a new contract.
Preliminary discussions have taken place between the club and Fernandes’ camp to tie him to a new deal at Old Trafford.
The United club captain has just 10 months remaining on his current deal, although United hold an option to extend his contract by another 12 months.
Fernandes turns 32 next week, meaning United must carefully weigh up whether a significant pay rise can continue to deliver the desired returns on the pitch.
He endured a difficult afternoon during the 2-0 defeat to Hull City but responded emphatically by silencing his critics the following weekend.
The Portuguese international bagged a magnificent hat-trick when Ipswich took a surprise lead.
He then turned provider in spectacular fashion, producing a superb assist to help Bryan Mbeumo complete United’s fifth goal.
It has been an extraordinary few days for Fernandes, who was also crowned the prestigious PFA Players’ Player of the Year after a sensational 2025-26 campaign.
He also etched his name into Premier League history by registering 21 assists last season, surpassing the previous record jointly held by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.
Fernandes made even more history by becoming the first United player to win the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award for a record-breaking fifth time.
The Portuguese magnifico remains the heartbeat of the United side.
Even if Fernandes experiences a natural decline over the next two years, his leadership and influence would still make him a vital figure on the pitch and in the dressing room.
Fernandes previously had a £56.7 million release clause in his contract, but that expired in July.
He has continued to demonstrate his commitment to United despite receiving lucrative approaches from Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
The Red Devils must now ensure Fernandes signs a new two-year contract and remains at the heart of their push for major honours.
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