Real Madrid will unlikely launch the offensive to sign 30-year-old Portuguese international Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish journalist Paco Gonzalez on COPE, Bruno Fernandes might be the subject of interest from Real Madrid. The reigning La Liga champions are scouring the market for a creative midfielder heading into the summer transfer window amid Luka Modric’s advancing age. However, Paco Gonzalez has ruled out a summer move for the Manchester United captain.
Bruno Fernandes and his Manchester United journey so far
Bruno Fernandes has established himself as one of the best players in the world since joining Manchester United from Sporting CP in January 2020. The experienced playmaker hit the ground running at Old Trafford, and he has gone from strength to strength in the last five years.
The 30-year-old has been the Manchester United captain since the 2023/24 season began, although he had already donned the armband several times before that campaign. Fernandes has been a rare bright spot amid a chaotic period for Manchester United, amassing 16 goals and 16 assists in 44 appearances across all competitions.
Meanwhile, Fernandes’s exploits have not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs across Europe. Recent reports have claimed that Real Madrid will aim to sign the 78-cap Portuguese international from Manchester United in the summer transfer window.
La Liga adventure on the horizon?
Real Madrid can do with a player like Bruno Fernandes, even though the Manchester United captain is on the wrong side of 30. The reigning La Liga champions have already suffered since Toni Kroos called time on his illustrious career, with the midfielders not being sufficiently creative in the middle of the park.
In addition, Luka Modric is in the twilight of his career, and he might hang up his boots after the 2024/25 season ends. So, the Manchester United talisman is an option worth considering for Real Madrid. However, Paco Gonzalez has suggested that Real Madrid will unlikely fork out £90 million to land the 78-cap Portuguese international.
In addition, Fernandes is on the wrong side of 30, and he does not fit into Real Madrid’s ideal age profile. The update boosts Manchester United’s prospects, considering the 30-year-old playmaker’s importance to the Premier League club.