Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has outlined his conversations with the club as transfer talk gathers pace ahead of Michael Carrick's men returning to action
Abbie Meehan Sports Writer U-35s and Neil Docking
09:09, 13 Apr 2026
Bruno Fernandes is hoping to win major silverware soon
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Bruno Fernandes is hoping to win major silverware soon(Image: Getty Images)
Manchester United have seven matches remaining to clinch Champions League qualification next season starting with Leeds United at home on Monday night.
The Red Devils have been gathering pace under Michael Carrick since his arrival on an interim basis, claiming victory in seven of 10 fixtures under their former skipper. Up next, United welcome Leeds as they look to tighten their hold on the European places. While Carrick's troops require the points near the summit, their old rivals are still glancing anxiously over their shoulders towards the relegation zone.
Harry Maguire is banned for the encounter but Carrick could welcome back Lisandro Martinez from injury to take his place in the starting XI. United are still without Matthijs de Ligt, so a choice between Martinez, Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven will be made before kick-off. Here's all the latest news from Old Trafford.
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes encourages the fans during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford on March 15, 2026 in Manchester, United Kingdom.
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Bruno Fernandes wants Manchester United to start competing for major honours(Image: Lee Parker - CameraSport via Getty Images)
Bruno Fernandes promise
Bruno Fernandes has opened up about his ambitions for United to challenge for major honours, reports the Mirror.
The club skipper - who came close to leaving Old Trafford for Saudi Arabi last summer and has again been linked with a potential move this summer - is having an outstanding personal campaign.
But he arguably hasn't tasted the trophy success his talents warrant. Despite the lack of silverware he's claimed at the club, Fernandes will seemingly stay satisfied at United provided they remain in the hunt for titles.
He told the Telegraph: "What I always say to the club is: 'You can't promise me that I'm going to win the Premier League. That's impossible. But if you promise me that we're going to be competitive and we're going to be there at the end... that's all I need to know.
Bruno Fernandes has shared his thoughts
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Bruno Fernandes has shared his thoughts(Image: Men In Blazers/YouTube)
"Because then it's on me to become the best version of myself, to help everyone around to become the best version of themselves, to become the club we want to be."
Fernandes has been denied two Europa League crowns with United, but insists simply being "in the fight" is what counts most for him. He said: "Everyone that comes to Man United wants to win every trophy.
"No one thinks in coming to the club that we're going to fight for one or two trophies in six years. You want to fight for all of them. Then we went to three finals and didn't win. That can happen.
"But at least you've been there in the fight. We were close. And what I said to the club every time that I spoke with them, what I want from the time I'm here, I want to compete. Because if I compete, I will be close to winning."
Ex-Utd star gets the thumbs up
Casemiro of Real Madrid competes for the ball with Jesse Lingard of Manchester United during the UEFA Super Cup match between Real Madrid and Manchester United at Philip II Arena on August 8, 2017 in Skopje, Macedonia.
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Casemiro has given the thumbs up to Lingard's Corinthians move(Image: Angel Martinez/Real Madrid via Getty Images)
Casemiro will be monitoring Jesse Lingard's development in the Brazilian league following his one-year contract with Corinthians signed in March.
The United midfielder spent three years in his domestic league at the start of his career and is eager for Lingard, 33, to rediscover his finest form back home.
During an exclusive fan Q&A, Casemiro was questioned whether he'll be following the former England winger's matches for Corinthians.
He responded: "Of course, a player of this level - especially one who played in one of the biggest clubs in Europe, here at Manchester United - to play at Corinthians is welcome for the league.
Jesse Lingard is now playing in Brazil
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Jesse Lingard is now playing in Brazil(Image: Zhizhao Wu)
"Each year, the league is getting more competitive and more interesting. It will be important to have these players in the league, and I wish him the best, that everything goes well in Corinthians."
Casemiro, 34, is poised to depart United at the campaign's conclusion after relishing four years in Manchester.
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Lingard himself emerged from the club's academy and made 232 appearances for United, netting 35 goals and providing 21 assists.
While Lingard departed in the same summer that Casemiro arrived, the experienced midfielder has offered his backing for the 33-year-old's move and will be keeping tabs on him in Brazil going forward.