With the manager seeking multiple new signings and key players facing uncertain futures, the club captain is no longer untouchable as his own long-term replacement is considered.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is finding his own place in the team under examination as manager Ruben Amorim begins a major reconstruction of the club’s midfield, a new report reveals.
The club’s primary objective for 2026 is to acquire at least one high-profile midfielder, with Amorim ideally wishing to bring in two or even three new faces to reshape his engine room. This planned overhaul casts a shadow over several current players, with the futures of veterans like Casemiro and underperforming Manuel Ugarte appearing increasingly uncertain.
However, in a significant development, TEAMtalk reports that even the influential captain Fernandes is “facing scrutiny.” At 31 years old and experiencing a dip in form, there is a growing awareness within the club that a long-term successor must be identified. Kobbie Mainoo is currently seen as the heir apparent, but his own future is clouded by speculation of a January loan move.
While a sale of the Portuguese star is not an immediate priority, the report suggests United could be prepared to listen to suitable offers for their skipper. Fernandes has been a persistent target for Saudi Arabian clubs for several years, adding a tangible possibility to any potential exit.
Complicating matters for United’s planners is Fernandes’s own timeline. The midfielder has indicated he will postpone any concrete decisions about his future until after the 2026 World Cup, leaving the club in a state of limbo regarding one of their most pivotal players as they attempt to build for the future.
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