Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo are both rumoured to be considering a move away from Manchester United this summer. Over the weekend, reports surfaced suggesting that there is renewed interest in Fernandes from Saudi Arabia this summer.
The Sun has reported that Al-Ittihad are "targeting" the Reds' captain as the summer transfer window nears its end. In other news, a recent report from The Athletic suggests that Mainoo 'is open to leaving United' due to Reds boss Ruben Amorim favouring other midfield options.
However, it is claimed that the England international's choices are limited before the transfer window closes on September 1, despite previous interest from Premier League rivals Chelsea. Below is a summary of all the latest reports surrounding the pair.
Fernandes 'stance'
The Daily Mail has reported that Fernandes wishes to stay at United for another season in order to 'avoid any disruption' before the 2026 World Cup. The report suggests that he would then contemplate departing following the tournament. It is alleged Fernandes would be willing to join a side in Saudi Arabia, America or another prominent European division.
United's Fernandes stance
As reported on Sunday by The Manchester Evening News, United expect Fernandes to stay at Old Trafford beyond the current window. United sources are baffled over the new speculation, with it highly unlikely that the player will leave the club this summer.
Fernandes has two years left on his current contract, with the club having the option to extend it for an additional year. Earlier in the transfer window, amid speculation about his future, Fernandes himself spoke out.
He said: "I have always been honest. I've always said I will be here until the club tells me that it's time to go. I'm eager to do more, to be able to bring the club the great days.
"In the day that the club thinks that I'm too much or it's time to part ways, football is like this, you never know it. But I've always said it and I keep my word in the same way. If the club thinks it's time to part ways because they want to do some cashing in or whatever, it's what it is, and football sometimes is like this."
Mainoo claim
It's reported that Real Madrid and their fierce rivals Atletico Madrid are among the European powerhouses keeping tabs on Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, given the ongoing uncertainty surrounding his future at Old Trafford. According to the Daily Mail, the La Liga titans have joined a list of Premier League clubs considering a move for the United academy graduate.
The report suggests that both Spanish clubs would be interested in a season-long loan deal, as the England international struggles for playing time under Ruben Amorim.
Mainoo contract latest
Mainoo, who signed his current deal at the age of 17, has two years left on his contract which is set to expire in 2027, although United do have the option to extend it for an additional year.
When questioned about Mainoo's future at the club recently, Amorim stated that it was up to director of football Jason Wilcox to negotiate new terms with players. "That part is with Jason, so he is our player," Amorim said. "He has a contract, I didn't hear any news about that."