Manchester United are preparing to offer a new contract to Bruno Fernandes, according to Sportsboom, in an attempt to keep the club captain for the long-term future.
It comes as the Red Devils are trying to build their squad with the hopes of taking them to the next level, having already lined up several deals this summer.
Ederson is set to join from Atalanta, while there is interest in Mateus Fernandes, Sandro Tonali, Lewis Hall, and more in an attempt to bolster the squad.
The return to the Champions League will play a huge part in any move, and that has come with the help of Bruno Fernandes over the past season and his record-breaking contribution.
Now, Man United look set to reward the Portuguese international.
Man United Prepare Bruno Fernandes Offer
Bruno Fernandes
According to the report from Sportsboom, Man United are preparing a new contract for Fernandes, with a wage in the region of £325,000-a-week set to be proposed to the club captain.
It's claimed that Michael Carrick views the 31-year-old as the heartbeat of the team, and are keen to build the next phase of the team around the playmaker.
Fernandes has a deal until 2027 at Old Trafford, with the club holding the option of another year that could take his stay up until 2028.
There has been plenty of interest in the talisman in recent transfer windows, with links persisting over a possible move to the Saudi Pro League.
The 31-year-old has stayed up until this point, though, and looks set to stay after helping the team secure Champions League football for next season.
Last campaign, Fernandes managed to break the Premier League assist record for a single season with 21, going ahead of Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne who had hit 20.
That underlines the impact of the star for Man United, and a new deal will reflect his standing in the squad and the plan to build around him for the future.
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Man United Wages Concern
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A move to extend Fernandes's contract would be a show of faith for his quality during his time at Manchester United so far, which would be well-deserved.
However, there may be some concerns surrounding the wage structure, if a deal in the range of £325,000-a-week is made for the club captain.
While the playmaker is performing well now, which would justify such a wage increase, there is no guarantee that he will continue to perform at such a level.
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Marcus Rashford is another, as Man United now look to move the forward on with his massive wages, after he fell out of the club's plans.
So, while a new contract may be well-deserved, it comes with risk at that price point.