Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has dismissed speculation about Bruno Fernandes leaving for Real Madrid, insisting the midfielder is not for sale.
The Spanish giants are reportedly preparing a £90 million bid for the United captain, but Amorim has made his stance clear.
“He’s not going anywhere because I’ve already told him,” he said ahead of United’s clash with Nottingham Forest.
Despite ongoing financial challenges at Old Trafford, Amorim remains adamant about keeping Fernandes.
United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has initiated cost-cutting measures, including job cuts, while also considering player sales to comply with Premier League financial rules.
Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho could be sacrificed, with their sales potentially generating over £100 million in pure profit.
Fernandes, 30, signed a new contract in August 2023, extending his stay until 2027, with an option for another year.
He recently admitted he had offers to leave last summer but stayed after discussing his future with the club.
“I sat with the club as I had an offer to leave. We talked about the possibility. I just asked if they still saw me as part of the club’s future,” he said.
Since Amorim’s arrival, Fernandes has contributed eight goals and nine assists, including a hat-trick against Real Sociedad in the Europa League.
Meanwhile, the futures of Marcus Rashford and Antony, both on loan, remain uncertain despite their recent strong performances.
