31yo Man Utd royalty not for sale: INEOS make blockbuster transfer decision ahead of summer

Manchester United have pulled off a huge statement move ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window.

According to the Daily Mail, Man United have told Bruno Fernandes that the club will do everything to keep him at Old Trafford this summer.

If Fernandes agrees to stay at Old Trafford, United may have to offer him a new contract this summer.

The 31-year-old has arguably been the defining figure of the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era, with only former goalkeeper David de Gea coming close to matching his influence during those turbulent years.

Fernandes has been leading with example this season, bagging seven goals and 16 assists in the Premier League.

His two assists against Aston Villa helped him to surpass David Beckham’s record of the most assists (15) in a single season.

Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne have reached greater heights, sharing the all-time record with 20 assists in a single season.

With eight games remaining, Fernandes now stands on the brink of history, needing just five more assists to shatter that record.

He has also become only the third Man United player to score 100+ goals and provide 100+ assists. Only Wayne Rooney and Ryan Giggs are on this elite list.

There is already a compelling case for him to be crowned PFA Player of the Year, alongside contenders like Declan Rice, Gabriel Magalhaes and Erling Haaland.

Last summer, multiple Saudi Arabian clubs attempted to lure him away with staggering financial offers.

The Portuguese chose loyalty over luxury, committing to a side that had just endured a disappointing 15th-place finish.

He remains the heartbeat of this United team, and losing him would risk tearing apart the club’s progress.

Backing him with a new contract is not just sensible, it is absolutely essential for United’s future ambitions.

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Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .