June 4th 2024.
Ratcliffe and his team are facing a big challenge - they need to raise transfer funds for Manchester United. As the summer approaches, rumors have been circulating that the club may be open to offers for their star player, Bruno Fernandes. The club captain, who joined United from Sporting Lisbon in 2020, is waiting for clarity on his future.
Fernandes has been a key player for United since his arrival, but questions have arisen about his long-term future with the club. While he has expressed his desire to stay as long as the club wants him, he has also voiced concerns about the direction the team is heading in. He wants reassurance that the club shares his ambitions as a player.
His agent, Miguel Pinho, has even had talks with other clubs, including Bayern Munich and Barcelona, about a potential transfer. However, United's hierarchy, led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, considers Fernandes to be their best player. While they are open to selling other members of the team, they are not actively trying to cash in on Fernandes this summer.
But with the club in need of transfer funds, they may have to consider any realistic offers that come their way. Fernandes himself is pushing for a new contract, feeling that his current deal, which pays him around £220,000-per-week, does not reflect his value to the team. He wants to be among the top earners at the club, alongside players like Marcus Rashford and Casemiro, who earn at least £300,000-per-week.
As the summer transfer window approaches, there are also questions about the future of United's manager, Erik ten Hag. Fernandes is eager to know if he will remain in charge, or if someone else will be taking over. Despite their thrilling FA Cup victory last month, United finished a disappointing 31 points behind Premier League champions Manchester City in eighth place. This is not the standard that Fernandes, or the fans, expect from the club.
In a recent article for the Players' Tribune, Fernandes expressed his love for the club and his ultimate dream of playing for United. But he also made it clear that his expectations need to align with the club's ambitions. The fans want to see their team competing for the league, playing in the Champions League, and reaching cup finals. This is the standard that Fernandes wants to see from his beloved club.
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