Revealed: Bruno Fernandes' updated stance on Man United future as appointment looms

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(Credit: Imago, Manh Tung, Breaking Media) Bruno Fernandes’ updated stance on Man United future revealed as deal edges closer Tue 3 March 2026 9:10, UK Bruno Fernandes will be happy to stay at Manchester United if interim manager Michael Carrick is appointed on a full-time basis, sources have told Football Insider.The Red Devils’ captain has been linked with a potential summer exit as he prepares to enter the final year of his contract, but it is understood that he would be keen to see Carrick’s strong start rewarded by the board. Carrick is now the heavy favourite to be appointed as Manchester United’s manager on a permanent basis, with the team notching six wins from their opening seven Premier League games under his guidance.

VISIT THE MANAGER HUBMichael Carrick appointment at Man United set to be sealedFormer Everton and Aston Villa chief executive Keith Wyness told Football Insider last week that it would take a real “collapse” in results for Carrick not to get the job permanently. Credit: ImagoWyness told Football Insider that qualification for the Champions League would leave Carrick “nailed on” for the full-time job, due to the lucrative financial benefits that it would bring in the process.

Benjamin Sesko also keen to see Carrick appointmentFormer Manchester United scout Mick Brown told Football Insider earlier this week that Benjamin Sesko is also among a big group of players who are keen to see Carrick kept on. Nevertheless, Brown revealed that Carrick has instilled confidence and happiness in the 22-year-old, and that feeling is consistent across the majority of the first team squad at Old Trafford.