Bayern Munich are showing significant interest in Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes, whose agent recently met with several top European clubs.
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Fernandes on Bayern Munich's radarPortuguese not on United's 'unsellable' listPlayer had 28 goal contributions in 2023-24Getty ImagesWHAT HAPPENED?
The fact that Fernandes' agent Miguel Pinho met with European clubs last week could mean nothing for the 29-year-old's future. Pinho does, after all, represent several players, and Fabrizio Romano has reiterated that the midfielder wants to stay at United.
However, the new regime at Old Trafford have already established their 'unsellable' players – and Fernandes doesn't feature on the list. So a decent offer could certainly turn heads in Manchester.
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Fernandes' importance to United can't be overstated. The 29-year-old scored 15 goals and provided 13 assists in 2023-24, and set up Kobbie Mainoo to score in their FA Cup final over Manchester City.
Whether it's Erik ten Hag or someone else, United's manager next season will certainly want their team to revolve around the Portugal international.
GettyBAYERN WANT TO SIGN FERNANDES
Bayern could throw a spanner in the works by pursuing Fernandes. According to , the Bavarians have identified the midfielder as one of their key summer transfer targets as new head coach Vincent Kompany seeks to improve his squad following a trophyless campaign.
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Fernandes' current contract runs until June 2026, so United won't be forced into selling this summer. Indeed, the former Sporting CP star has already told his current employers what they must do to convince him to stay.