{"id":699203,"date":"2026-06-12T06:29:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T06:29:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/699203\/"},"modified":"2026-06-12T06:29:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T06:29:13","slug":"man-united-have-listened-to-casemiro-and-can-now-fulfil-bruno-fernandes-transfer-wish-too","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/699203\/","title":{"rendered":"Man United have listened to Casemiro and can now fulfil Bruno Fernandes&#8217; transfer wish too"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United have reportedly heeded Casemiro&#8217;s advice in their recruitment this summer and could take on board Bruno Fernandes&#8217; recommendation next<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Casemiro of Manchester United celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammate Bruno Fernandes during the Premier League match between United and Chelsea \" loading=\"eager\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2_GettyImages-2236441575.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes have each helped form Manchester United's recruitment strategy this summer\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes have each helped form Manchester United&#8217;s recruitment strategy this summer(Image: Alex Livesey\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Manchester United are ready to keep heeding the advice of their stars in reinforcing the squad this summer. And <a aria-label=\"Bruno FernandesLink opens in a new tab.\" 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=\"_blank\">Bruno Fernandes<\/a> could be next to inform the club of their second signing after <a aria-label=\"Casemiro&#039;sLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/casemiro\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Casemiro&#8217;s<\/a> tip.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Despite heading out the exit this summer, Casemiro reportedly had a hand in advising the club on their <a aria-label=\"\u00a339million move to sign Ederson.Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/ederson-transfer-latest-fresh-timeframe-34085224\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a339million move to sign Ederson.<\/a> The Atalanta midfielder is expected to complete a move to <a aria-label=\"Old Trafford,Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/old-trafford\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Old Trafford,<\/a> but the move has been <a aria-label=\"delayed after a late call-up to the World Cup 2026Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/man-utd-ederson-transfer-brazil-34081053\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">delayed after a late call-up to the World Cup 2026<\/a> with Brazil.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Casemiro, 34, reportedly <a aria-label=\"gave United the nod toward his international compatriotLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/man-united-transfer-news-ederson-34088930\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">gave United the nod toward his international compatriot<\/a> when it came to tipping a successor. And <a aria-label=\"Fernandes could also have a hand in restructuring his own midfieldLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/bruno-fernandes-united-midfield-signing-33966464\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Fernandes could also have a hand in restructuring his own midfield<\/a> this summer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Get MEN Premium now for just \u00a31 <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/subscribe\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">HERE<\/a> \u2013 or get involved in our United WhatsApp group by clicking <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/Hi2ASkCoTnoFutCiQJtPlp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">HERE<\/a>. You can also join our United Facebook page by clicking <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ManUtdMEN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">HERE<\/a> and don&#8217;t miss out on our brilliant selection of newsletters <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/newsletter-preference-centre\/?utm_source=newslettersignupheader\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"The TelegraphLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk\/football\/2026\/05\/14\/12-contenders-fill-manchester-united-midfield-hole-anderson\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">The Telegraph<\/a> reported in May that Bruno has told the club to pursue a move for his namesake, Mateus Fernandes. The Portugal star, who is not in his nation&#8217;s World Cup squad, is anticipated to leave West Ham following their relegation from 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\">And like Casemiro, he&#8217;s had the added benefit of spending extra time around his countryman on national team duty. It&#8217;s reported that Fernandes has spoken highly of his namesake at United and would like to see the club sign him in the transfer window.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">West Ham&#8217;s Fernandes, 21, has impressed mightily since he first moved to England with Southampton in 2024. The former Sporting CP prospect was then picked up by West Ham late in last year&#8217;s summer transfer window for a fee believed to be just north of \u00a340m.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ederson of Atalanta BC poses for a portrait after the team's victory in the UEFA Europa League 2023\/24 final match between Atalanta BC and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Dublin Arena\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2_GettyImages-2154252036.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Ederson is widely expected to complete a summer move to Old Trafford in the coming weeks\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Ederson is widely expected to complete a summer move to Old Trafford in the coming weeks(Image: Alex Pantling &#8211; UEFA\/UEFA via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Knowing full well that the Portuguese playmaker is among their most valuable assets, the Hammers are looking to squeeze as much profit as possible from his sale. A figure of \u00a380m has been touted for the player, though his final transfer fee could be significantly lower.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"The TimesLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thetimes.com\/sport\/football\/article\/mateus-fernandes-arsenal-west-ham-interest-transfer-qtbg5pk3z?t=1779110300621\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">The Times<\/a> has reported Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is also a fan of the player and could launch his own move for his services. And it could leave Bruno with an unfortunate feeling of deja vu.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It was reported at the time of Declan Rice&#8217;s \u00a3100m move to the Emirates in 2023 that Fernandes wanted the England star at <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/old-trafford\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Old Trafford<\/a>. He later admitted he was <a aria-label=\"&quot;really sad&quot; Rice headed to north London instead,Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/man-united-bruno-fernandes-rice-33950544\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">&#8220;really sad&#8221; Rice headed to north London instead,<\/a> however, and the Gunners would be seen as stiff rivals once more.<\/p>\n<p>Upgrade your World Cup TV setup with the Sky Glass &#8216;designed for football&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/affiliates\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Content Image\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" loading=\"eager\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1780724355_589_0_Untitled-June-03-2026-at-091411-3jpeg.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>from \u00a34.50<\/p>\n<p>Sky<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"AffiliateContent_content-buy-btn__xWiVO buy-btn\" aria-label=\"Buy button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=11005&amp;awinaffid=213635&amp;campaign=&amp;clickref=Regionals-football.london&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sky.com%2Fglass&amp;platform=pl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Get the deal here<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Sky is knocking 20% off its entire range of Glass TVs to mark the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Until June 17, shoppers can upgrade to the Sky smart TV that&#8217;s &#8216;designed for football&#8217; from \u00a34.50 per month when taken alongside a Sky TV and Netflix package.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Coming off the back of their first <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> title since 2004, Arsenal are once again one of the hottest destinations in world football. That&#8217;s not to say United will be easily overlooked, however, especially after Michael Carrick secured a return to the <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/uefa-champions-league\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Champions League<\/a> for next season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It&#8217;s possible the club did indeed take on Casemiro&#8217;s advice by advancing in their bid to sign Ederson. 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