Sources: Man United plan Bruno Fernandes talks, this is when new deal could be signed

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Credit: Imago Thu 5 March 2026 6:30, UK Manchester United are planning contract talks with club captain Bruno Fernandes for after this summer’s World Cup, sources have told Football Insider.The attacking midfielder is expected to have his full focus on representing his country in the first half of the summer break, but the Red Devils are still keen to try and tie him down to a new deal. The Old Trafford outfit are on course to secure Champions League qualification for next term, and sources say that the financial boost that would come with a top-four finish will play a key role in their ability to keep Fernandes.

United are making transfer plans for next term already, and they are desperate to keep the 31-year-old around to ensure that they don’t have to contemplate the idea of trying to find a replacement for him. VISIT THE TRANSFER HUBMichael Carrick appointment to keep Bruno Fernandes at Old TraffordFootball Insider revealed on Tuesday that Fernandes is happy to stay at Man United, provided that interim manager Michael Carrick is handed the job on a full-time basis.

TeamGamesGDPTS1Arsenal29+36642Manchester City28+32593Manchester United28+12514Aston Villa28+8515Liverpool29+9486Chelsea28+1645The Premier League table as of 4 March.Fernandes wants to see the Red Devils match his ambitions in the game, but the early stages of Carrick’s tenure have shown that they could be well-placed to challenge for trophies under his guidance. Man United could be set for £29m end-of-season boostFootball Insider revealed earlier this week that Man United could be in line to net an additional £29million at the end of the season, provided that they hang on to finish third in the Premier League.