Bruno Fernandes linked with Bayern as United set £70m price

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has emerged at the centre of transfer speculation after reports linked him with a move to Bayern Munich next summer, with the Red Devils said to have set an asking price in the region of 70 million pounds and the playmaker’s contract containing a release clause that could be triggered by clubs outside England for roughly 56 to 65 million pounds. Fernandes, who joined Manchester United in January 2020 and has scored 100 goals in nearly 300 appearances, is under contract until 2027 with an option for a further year.

The Portugal international rejected lucrative offers from the Saudi Pro League during the summer and has repeatedly said he remains committed to Manchester United for now. "As I’ve always said, I feel good here. I want to achieve my dreams still," Fernandes said, adding that he will not discuss his future until after the 2026 World Cup. He has also acknowledged that a decision on his future would depend on concrete proposals and the club’s direction.

Fernandes was influential in United’s recent 2-1 win at Anfield, providing the assist for Harry Maguire’s late winner, and he is a central figure in manager Ruben Amorim’s midfield...