{"id":45142,"date":"2026-03-29T21:22:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T01:22:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/29\/manchester-united-to-sign-new-signing-fernandes-in-british-record-transfer\/"},"modified":"2026-03-29T21:22:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T01:22:39","slug":"manchester-united-to-sign-new-signing-fernandes-in-british-record-transfer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/29\/manchester-united-to-sign-new-signing-fernandes-in-british-record-transfer\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester United to sign new signing Fernandes in British record transfer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/29\/manchester-united-to-sign-new-signing-fernandes-in-british-record-transfer\/#Manchester_United_preparing_to_sign_Brunos_replacement\" >Manchester United preparing to sign Bruno&#8217;s replacement<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/29\/manchester-united-to-sign-new-signing-fernandes-in-british-record-transfer\/#Manchester_Uniteds_richest_contract_in_history\" >Manchester United&#8217;s richest contract in history<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/29\/manchester-united-to-sign-new-signing-fernandes-in-british-record-transfer\/#Why_Manchester_United_want_to_sign_Cole_Palmer\" >Why Manchester United want to sign Cole Palmer<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/29\/manchester-united-to-sign-new-signing-fernandes-in-british-record-transfer\/#Manchester_United_set_to_hire_4-2-3-1_manager_this_summer_after_meeting_two_candidates\" >Manchester United set to hire 4-2-3-1 manager this summer after meeting two candidates<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Manchester United are not challenging for silver in the final stages of the 2025\/26 season, but the resurgent Red Devils, led by Michael Carrick, have a firm grip on their seat.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>We don&#8217;t want to tempt fate, but Man United are seven points clear of sixth-placed Chelsea with seven games remaining and are in a strong position to qualify for the Champions League (United will soon face the Blues and Liverpool in the Premier League).<\/p>\n<p>    Whether they achieve this feat remains to be seen, but if a ticket is secured Bruno Fernandes will be the architect, boosting hopes of retaining the life-shaped captain.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"man-utd-prepare-move-for-bruno-successor\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manchester_United_preparing_to_sign_Brunos_replacement\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Manchester United preparing to sign Bruno&#8217;s replacement<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The news only came out in January. Indeed, Fernandes has been regularly linked with an exit from the Theater of Dreams in recent times, having been forced to reject an offer from the Saudi Professional League last summer and later speaking of his displeasure at INEOS pushing him towards the door after seeing financial benefits.<\/p>\n<p>However, Fernandes remains and there is a good chance the Portuguese playmaker will win the Premier League Player of the Year award at the end of the season.<\/p>\n<p>At 31, time is not on Bruno&#8217;s side, but he is as sharp as ever as a creator and if United can recruit well they could finally cash in on one of football&#8217;s biggest prizes next season.<\/p>\n<p>Carrick&#8217;s side may make further efforts given their interest in signing Chelsea&#8217;s Cole Palmer. According to reports from Caught Offside, the England international is not happy with life at Stamford Bridge and is seeking a return to Manchester.<\/p>\n<p>    Valued at \u00a3150m, Man United not only have to break their own transfer record, but also the Premier League&#8217;s transfer record.<\/p>\n<p>Naturally, the likes of Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are also keen to sign him.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                      \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"man-utd-most-expensive-signings-of-all-time\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/manchester-united-record-signings.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/manchester-united-record-signings.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manchester_Uniteds_richest_contract_in_history\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tManchester United&#8217;s richest contract in history<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Many of their additions have not lived up to expectations. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-man-utd-want-to-sign-cole-palmer\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Manchester_United_want_to_sign_Cole_Palmer\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Why Manchester United want to sign Cole Palmer<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Palmer has struggled for form at Chelsea this season, but remains one of England&#8217;s biggest superstars, scoring nine goals in 20 Premier League games.<\/p>\n<p>Last season, Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher said the 23-year-old was &#8220;the best player in the Premier League&#8221;, and while Palmer has struggled to regain the same indomitable form of his early days at Chelsea, his quality as a No. 10 is matched only by Fernandes in England&#8217;s top flight.<\/p>\n<p>Bruno is at a much higher level than the Three Lions star this season, but as we&#8217;ve stressed, Fernandes won&#8217;t be around forever and if there&#8217;s anyone who can fill those boots, it&#8217;s Palmer.<\/p>\n<p>Attacking and deadly in the final third, Palmer usually plays in a central position in attacking midfield, so a case could be made for Fernandes to take time off if he arrives at Old Trafford this summer.<\/p>\n<p>    No one wants that to happen and I hope that once the interim manager takes up his permanent role, the two of them will be able to co-exist at Carrick&#8217;s team next season.<\/p>\n<p>Looking at Palmer&#8217;s performance across the current season, it&#8217;s not hard to see him underperforming, but a change of circumstances could reignite his world-class potential and produce similar results across the 2023\/24 season.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"3\" scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>premier league cole palmer<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Statistics (* per 90)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>24\/25<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>25\/26<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Match (start)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>37 (36)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>20(18)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>the goal<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>15<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>assist<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>touch*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>54.2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>44.7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Number of shots (on target)*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>3.4 (1.4)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>2.3 (1.0)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Exact path*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>29.4 (83%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>25.6 (84%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>A big opportunity has arisen<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>twenty four<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Key pass*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>2.5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1.0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>dribble*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1.4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1.0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Ball recovery rate*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>2.9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>3.2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Tackle + Interception*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1.2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1.6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Win a duel*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>4.0 (55%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>3.2 (46%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>Of course, Fernandes has racked up ridiculous numbers in the Premier League this season, creating 24 big chances and averaging 3.6 key passes per game.<\/p>\n<section class=\"emaki-custom-block emaki-custom-note\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<div class=\"emaki-custom note\" id=\"custom_block_25\">\n<div class=\"custom_block-content note\">\n<p>A key pass is a pass that directly leads to a shot at the opponent&#8217;s goal.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>Everything flows through Magnifico, but at some stage United will have to face the music and accept that he will be gone forever.<\/p>\n<p>But signing Palmer for a record amount would mean signing the perfect replacement.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                      \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"ineos-ready-to-hire-michael-carrick-man-utd-holding-talks-with-candidates\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mixcollage-29-mar-2026-10-11-am-1785.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mixcollage-29-mar-2026-10-11-am-1785.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img 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