{"id":722232,"date":"2026-08-01T05:18:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-01T05:18:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/722232\/"},"modified":"2026-08-01T05:18:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T05:18:15","slug":"bruno-fernandes-decision-made-as-man-united-discuss-striker-transfer-option","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/722232\/","title":{"rendered":"Bruno Fernandes decision made as Man United \u2018discuss\u2019 striker transfer option"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United are looking to be active in the summer transfer window as Michael Carrick strengthens his squad.<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bruno Fernandes during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Portugal and Spain at Dallas Stadium.\" loading=\"eager\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/0_Portugal-v-Spain-Round-of-16-FIFA-World-Cup-2026.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"There has been some reports over the future of Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes. \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">There has been some reports over the future of Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes. (Image: Ian MacNicol\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The new <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/premier-league\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Premier League<\/a> season is quickly approaching, with the summer transfer window hotting up as clubs look to strengthen their squads. It\u2019s no different at <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/manchester-united-fc\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Manchester United<\/a>, who have been active in the window.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In terms of incomings, midfield has been a priority with both <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/andrey-santos\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Andrey Santos<\/a> and Youri Tielemans arriving from <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/chelsea-fc\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Chelsea<\/a> and Aston Villa, respectively. Tielemans returned from his post-World Cup break <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/youri-tielemans-manchester-united-rosenborg-34340922\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">for his first day at the club on Friday.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">United are still looking for a third midfield incoming with the likes of Manu Kone, Aurelien Tchouameni, and Alex Scott linked. The club are also said to be looking at left-backs and strikers between now and the end of the window.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0_Screenshot-2026-06-04-at-163123.png\" \/>Get YOUR Man United Newsletter<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Get the best United news, updates and analysis straight to your Inbox courtesy of the Manchester Evening News!<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">To get it, it&#8217;s a simple one-two punch.<\/p>\n<p>Head <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/newsletter-preference-centre\/?view=Solus&amp;mailingListId=b696d536-2cc7-49b1-adf3-1471bfaad63e&amp;utm_source=solusarticle\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">THIS WAY<\/a>Enter your email and hit Subscribe.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">There is still a lot of talk about possible outgoings too, with <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/marcus-rashford\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Marcus Rashford<\/a> and <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/joshua-zirkzee\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Joshua Zirkzee<\/a> two players who could leave before the deadline. There has also been some talk around the future of Bruno Fernandes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">With that in mind, here\u2019s a look at some of the latest rumours doing the rounds over the last 24 hours\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Bruno Fernandes decision<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">United captain <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/bruno-fernandes\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Bruno Fernandes<\/a> is of interest to Galatasaray, who have made a decision over their pursuit of the midfielder. HT Spor, via <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fanatik.com.tr\/galatasaray\/galeri-son-dakika-galatasaray-bruno-fernandese-servet-odeyecek-transferde-dev-hamle-2632674\/4\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Fanatik<\/a> claims that the Turkish side are willing to meet Fernandes\u2019 salary demands.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It\u2019s added that Fernandes and his representatives have been informed, with the plan for Galatasaray to sit down with both the player and United \u2018in the coming days\u2019.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The United captain has less than a year remaining on his contract, but the club have the option to extend it by another year. It\u2019s however, said that <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/united-man-utd-bruno-fernandes-34330566\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Fernandes has a \u00a356 million release clause in his contract<\/a>, which can be triggered by clubs outside of England.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">United have no plans to offer the 31-year-old a new deal, although that could change once the new season gets underway.<\/p>\n<p>Transfer move \u2018discussed\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">United have \u2018discussed\u2019 making a move for Bournemouth striker Igor Thiago. The club are <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/manchester-united-striker-transfer-plan-34363465\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">expected to be on the lookout for a new striker<\/a> between now and the end of the season, especially with Joshua Zirkzee looking likely to leave.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brentford's Igor Thiago celebrates scoring during the Premier League match at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/0_Everton-v-Brentford-Premier-League-Hill-Dickinson-Stadium.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Manchester United have been linked with a transfer interest in Brentford's Igor Thiago. \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Manchester United have been linked with a transfer interest in Brentford&#8217;s Igor Thiago. (Image: Peter Byrne\/PA Wire.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Speaking to The<a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/UnitedStandMUFC\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\"> United Stand<\/a>, Journalist Ben Jacobs has claimed that there has been an \u2018internal conversation\u2019 about Thiago, as well as a \u2018call to understand his situation\u2019.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The Brazilian scored 22 goals in 38 appearances for the Cherries last season and was one of the standout strikers in the <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/premier-league\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Premier League<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Dusan Vlahovic and Ollie Watkins are also names that have been mentioned in the striker search over the last few days.<\/p>\n<p>Thousands of Man United fans upgraded their matchday last season. 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