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‘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

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<p>The Red Devils are, after seeing their club captain <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/explained-why-90m-bruno-fernandes-transfer-man-utd-real-madrid-impossible/blt8e875f52f0b020b6" target="_blank">linked with a summer move to Real Madrid</a>, adamant that the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/he-s-not-going-anywhere-ruben-amorim-sends-out-strong-message-on-man-utd-captain-bruno-fernandes-real-madrid-transfer-talk/bltb95fd7e7d87f0217" target="_blank">Portuguese playmaker is not for sale</a>. That is, however, doing little to quieten the exit talk at Old Trafford.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Fernandes is 30 years of age and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/wayne-rooney-reveals-two-man-utd-stars-keep-club-legend-10-15-players-must-leave-red-devils/blt9a2b9e1c8e5240b7" target="_blank">aware of the need to compete for major honours on a regular basis</a> at club level before it becomes too late. He is a talismanic presence for United, but <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/bruno-fernandes-exit-fears-transfer-window-man-utd-legend-warns-ruben-amorim-losing-captain-really-difficult/blt32d2d2a4858dc083" target="_blank">every player has a price</a>.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>City are in the market for another creative influence in their midfield, as <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/kevin-de-bruyne-official-midfielder-confirms-leave-man-city-emotional-message-fans/blt539077ebbba59885" target="_blank">Kevin De Bruyne prepares to depart as a free agent</a>, and Fernandes would tick that box. United need to raise funds, amid <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/paul-scholes-tears-into-sir-jim-ratcliffe-ineos-ridiculous-man-utd-ticket-price-hike-claims-part-owners-done-nothing-positive-since-minority-takeover/blt115d3293cb969fde" target="_blank">controversial cost-cutting measures</a>, and that could leave them open to sale.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Red Devils legend Sheringham, who formed part of the club’s 1999 Treble-winning squad, has told <a href="https://casinoapps.com/2025/04/08/interview-with-teddy-sheringham/ " target="_blank"><em>casinoapps.com</em></a>: “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.</p><p>“Manchester United need to rebuild. It’s a dire situation at the club. They’re going to need money to buy players.</p><p>“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.”</p>

WHAT TEDDY SHERINGHAM SAID

<p>Fernandes has been at Old Trafford since January 2020, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/cones-bibs-bruno-fernandes-told-role-play-legendary-man-utd-squads-alongside-david-beckham-roy-keane-paul-scholes/bltecc968f344f6ea00" target="_blank">taking in 279 appearances for the Red Devils</a>, and is tied to a contract through to the summer of 2027 that includes the option for a further 12-month extension.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

‘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 | Goal.com

Teddy Sheringham has explained why Bruno Fernandes could leave Manchester United for City if a “£100 million-plus” transfer offer is tabled.

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