Bayern Munich are now preparing a £44m bid for one of Manchester United's most important players, having identified him as the perfect target.
Two Man Utd players cause off-field controversy
There has been no shortage of controversy surrounding Man United since the 4-4 draw against AFC Bournemouth on Monday night, with Kobbie Mainoo's brother, Jordan Mainoo-Hames, coming under fire for his questionable choice of shirt.
Mainoo has received very little game time this season, with the central midfielder still yet to start a Premier League game, but his brother's stunt sparked an angry reaction from Simon Jordan, who said: "That’s part of the deterioration of the brand and ultimately the club’s culture when you’ve young players that have an expectation that they should be in the Man United team and so if they don’t they get their idiot brother to stand inside the stands wearing a t-shirt."
Not only that, but Bruno Fernandes has taken aim at the board for their stance on selling him in the summer, saying: "Man United wanted me to leave last summer, I have that in my head."
"I told the directors this, but I think they didn’t have the courage to make that decision."
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Now, Fernandes could be presented with an opportunity to leave the Red Devils, with a report from Spain revealing Bayern Munich are preparing a €50m (£44m) offer for the attacking midfielder, which could arrive in the summer transfer window.
The Portugal international has been identified as the perfect target for the Bundesliga side, and there is a growing feeling this season could be his last at Old Trafford, with the Man United star now considering leaving.
Having been left extremely hurt by United's willingness to offload him in the summer, there is a rift between the 31-year-old and the board, meaning the door may now be open for a move to the Allianz Arena, which would be a major blow for Ruben Amorim...
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Man Utd must keep hold of Fernandes
While the £300k-a-week midfielder was left frustrated with the board in the summer, Sir Jim Ratcliffe has waxed lyrical about him in the past, describing the former Sporting CP man as a "fabulous footballer".
Despite predominantly featuring in a deeper role, the United captain has continued to impress during the first half of the current campaign, picking up five goals and seven assists in 16 Premier League outings, most recently scoring a fantastic free-kick against Bournemouth.
Having set up more goals than any other Premier League player this season, Fernandes is showing no signs of slowing down, and it is vital that Man United resist any approaches from Bayern Munich.