Manchester United have no interest in allowing Bruno Fernandes to leave the club this summer despite interest from Galatasaray, GIVEMESPORT sources understand.

Fernandes’ future has been in the spotlight throughout the summer, with the Red Devils’ midfielder having a year left on his contract. He previously turned down a mouth-watering £65 million contract proposal to join Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal last summer.

The 31-year-old later insisted that he wanted to stay at United because of the difficult situation they found themselves in. His team finished 15th in the previous campaign, and he told Wayne Rooney that he didn’t want to jump ship during a crisis.

Last season, the Old Trafford outfit bounced back and sealed Champions League qualification after finishing third. INEOS handed Michael Carrick the managerial job full-time and these factors were thought to have led to Fernandes staying put and even signing a new contract.

Galatasaray Ready Offer For Man Utd’s Fernandes

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GIVEMESPORT sources understand that Galatasaray are ready to test the waters with an offer of £42.8 million including add-ons for Fernandes. The Turkish giants are prepared to offer the Portugal international a lucrative four-year contract.

Fernandes has not indicated to United he wants to leave to date, and the club are not looking to engage with any club over a sale. Their stance is that he is not available for any price with just days until the new campaign begins.

The Portugal international remains Carrick’s most important player heading into his first season as permanent head coach. A release clause in his current contract, worth £55.6m, expired in July, meaning interested clubs must now make offers for the player.

Man Utd transfer targets

Given that Fernandes turned down a more lucrative offer from Al-Hilal last year, it might not be a hugely concerning situation for the Red Devils. He has the chance to captain Carrick’s team in a new Premier League era, which is perhaps the most open it has been since the now-departed Pep Guardiola arrived at Manchester City back in 2016.

INEOS Need To Get Fernandes Future Sorted

Galatasaray’s interest in Fernandes is a wake-up call for United to sort out their skipper’s contract. While his current deal does include the option of a further year, heading into a season with his future still the subject of speculation is something INEOS should look to avoid.

Perhaps the higher-ups are prepared to part ways next summer but it doesn’t make much sense given he’s just enjoyed the best season of any post-Sir Alex Ferguson player. His record-breaking assist numbers prove he is the one whom they should be looking to build the team around.

Carrick made his feelings clear during pre-season when asked about Fernandes’ future (via BBC Sport):

United are in a strong negotiating position but so far there has been no agreement over an extension for Fernandes. He’s been with the club since January 2020, arriving from Sporting CP in a £68m deal.

Ruud van Nistelrooy is one of the most clinical finishers in Premier League history, with the Dutchman boasting one of the best goal-per-game ratios the division has ever seen. Representing Manchester United from 2001 to 2006, he lifted one English top-flight trophy.

The Red Devils’ legendary striker is trying to forge a path as a top manager, most recently managing Leicester City in 2025. Sadly for the Dutchman, he couldn’t prevent the Foxes from relegation and he’s since been out of a job.

It’s been a big few years for the Van Nistelrooy household as Ruud had spells in charge of Man Utd and Leicester, before his son was handed a first-ever professional contract by Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven. There has been little fanfare surrounding the offspring of one of the Premier League’s greatest strikers as he used his mother’s surname, ‘Slaats’, for the majority of his youth career.

Van Nistelrooy’s Son’s Name Inspired by Man Utd Teammate

During a conversation with Gary Neville on The Overlap three years ago, Van Nistelrooy was asked where the name Liam came from. A typically British and Irish name, it was an unusual choice for a Dutch family to select for their child.

The retired striker was quick to point out that he had been inspired by a former teammate at Old Trafford, Liam Miller. The Ireland-born midfielder was signed from Celtic in 2004 and clearly left a big impression on some members of the dressing room. Van Nistelrooy told Neville:

Miller would only make 22 appearances for the Red Devils in two years before embarking on a journeyman career in England, Scotland and Australia. Tragically, the ex-United man passed away in 2018 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

After the devastating news of Miller’s passing, a match was played between Celtic and Manchester United, with the likes of Rio Ferdinand, Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs playing a part. Liam van Nistelrooy will now look to make a mark on PSV, whom his father represented for three years before moving to Old Trafford.

Liam Van Nistelrooy Goes Viral After Scoring For PSV

Ruud watched on with a beaming smile on his face as Liam, 18, scored an impressive goal for PSV’s Under-19 side to send them into the Otten Innovation Cup final.

Released with a long ball, Van Nistelrooy broke free and couldn’t be caught before delicately chipping the ball over the goalkeeper. The ice-cold finish wasn’t the only thing that mirrored his father, as many commented on the striking resemblance between the two strikers.

Statistics in this article are courtesy of Transfermarkt. Correct as of 17-08-26.

The best men’s and women’s players on EA Sports FC 27 have officially been revealed, with Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland leading the way with the highest ratings.

Recently crowned World Cup Golden Ball winner Rodri follows that duo after leading Spain to their second ever World Cup trophy, while the likes of Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Jude Bellingham also boast a 90 rating.

Alexia Putellas, Aitana Bonmati and Khadija Shaw are the best women’s players in FC 27, with Caroline Graham Hansen and Alessia Russo registering ratings in the high 80s.

Here is a look at the best players from both the men’s and women’s game as decided by EA Sports FC 27.

Best Men’s Players on EA Sports FC 27

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FC 27 cover star Kylian Mbappe is the top-rated men’s player in the game with a 91 overall rating, but the France and Real Madrid star must share top billing with Erling Haaland, whose stellar World Cup with Norway no doubt helped his case.

There are a number of players among the 90-rated cohort, with Rodri, Vitinha, Dembele, Kane, Pedri and Michael Olise evaluated as being some of the best players in the world

Best Women’s Players on EA Sports FC 27

Alexia Putellas reigns supreme as the best women’s player in EA Sports FC 27, with the Spain and London City Lionesses superstar boasting an overall rating of 91 in the game.

Putellas is followed closely by her compatriot and erstwhile colleague Aitana Bonmati, as well as Manchester City’s Khadija Shaw, with that duo both rated at 90 overall.