{"id":48460,"date":"2026-06-09T11:49:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T15:49:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/09\/manchester-united-have-been-in-contract-talks-with-85m-star-in-the-last-48-hours\/"},"modified":"2026-06-09T11:49:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T15:49:26","slug":"manchester-united-have-been-in-contract-talks-with-85m-star-in-the-last-48-hours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/09\/manchester-united-have-been-in-contract-talks-with-85m-star-in-the-last-48-hours\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester United have been in contract talks with \u00a385m star &#8216;in the last 48 hours&#8217;"},"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\/06\/09\/manchester-united-have-been-in-contract-talks-with-85m-star-in-the-last-48-hours\/#Manchester_United_enter_talks_to_sign_85m_star_%E2%80%98within_the_last_48_hours\" >Manchester United enter talks to sign \u00a385m star &#8216;within the last 48 hours&#8217;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/09\/manchester-united-have-been-in-contract-talks-with-85m-star-in-the-last-48-hours\/#Why_Bruno_loves_Manchester_Uniteds_Matheus_Fernandes\" >Why Bruno loves Manchester United&#8217;s Matheus Fernandes<\/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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/09\/manchester-united-have-been-in-contract-talks-with-85m-star-in-the-last-48-hours\/#Much_better_than_Ederson_75m_midfielder_really_wants_to_join_Man_United\" >Much better than Ederson: \u00a375m midfielder really wants to join Man United<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Manchester United Football Club and the transfer market often go hand in hand, as evidenced by the Red Devils&#8217; recent efforts in the market over the past few years.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>Ruben Amorim, Erik ten Hag and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer all spent significant sums during their respective spells as Old Trafford manager.<\/p>\n<p>However, Michael Carrick will undoubtedly be the next manager to be handed a small fortune by INEOS to help his team move up the Premier League table in the 2026\/27 season.<\/p>\n<p>    Ederson has already agreed a move to the Theater of Dreams this summer after the Red Devils matched Atalanta&#8217;s offer of \u00a345 million for the Brazilian midfielder.<\/p>\n<p>Other goals are still being pursued by executives at this time, and additional deals are expected to close before the window closes in September.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"man-utd-enter-talks-to-land-pound-85m-star-ldquo-in-the-last-48-hours-rdquo\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manchester_United_enter_talks_to_sign_85m_star_%E2%80%98within_the_last_48_hours\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Manchester United enter talks to sign \u00a385m star &#8216;within the last 48 hours&#8217;<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All areas of United&#8217;s senior ranks are being considered as part of United&#8217;s ongoing recruitment drive and could be strengthened ahead of the 2026\/27 season.<\/p>\n<p>Barcelona star Marc Casado has emerged as one of the transfer targets in recent days, with the 22-year-old midfielder expected to leave the La Liga giants this season.<\/p>\n<p>    It is reported that negotiations have taken place between the Red Devils and the player&#8217;s representatives, but Monaco currently lead the race for his signature.<\/p>\n<p>West Ham United star Matheus Fernandes appears to be a prime target again, and he is not the only midfielder who could be linked with a move to Manchester in this window, along with Ederson.<\/p>\n<p>Fabrizio Romano spoke about the possibility of a transfer on his YouTube channel: &#8220;Man United are in direct discussions with Matheus Fernandes&#8217; agent.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Man United have been in contact with the player&#8217;s agent over the past 48 hours and have begun discussions regarding the final contract value, transfer fee and salary.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Hammers are said to have given the green light for the Portugal international to leave, but are demanding at least \u00a385m for the 21-year-old.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-bruno-would-love-mateus-fernandes-at-man-utd\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Bruno_loves_Manchester_Uniteds_Matheus_Fernandes\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Why Bruno loves Manchester United&#8217;s Matheus Fernandes<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>United&#8217;s qualification for the Champions League this term was a huge achievement for Carrick, but Bruno Fernandes is also responsible for much of his incredible success in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>    The Portugal international was a central figure for the Red Devils and went on to provide 21 assists in England&#8217;s top flight.<\/p>\n<p>His aforementioned record is the best in Premier League history and highlights the significant impact he has had on United&#8217;s third-place finish this 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=\"2\" scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Premier League Most Assists (2025\/26)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>player<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>tally<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Bruno Fernandes<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>twenty one<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Rayan Cherki<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Jarrod Bowen<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>11<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>erling haaland<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>james garner<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Dominik Szoboszlai<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>mohamed salah<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>harry wilson<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>There will no doubt be rumors about his own future at Old Trafford, but Carrick and his executives will no doubt be confident in keeping the 31-year-old in the slot.<\/p>\n<p>His compatriot&#8217;s move this summer only increases the chances of Bruno staying, and the pair have the opportunity to form a great partnership at club and international level.<\/p>\n<p>The West Ham star will allow the attacking midfielder to play in a more attacking role, while the 21-year-old will move into a deeper role and thrive as a ball-winner for the Red Devils.<\/p>\n<p>    His stats in recent campaigns in the Premier League have proven his great ability to disrupt play, and despite subsequently suffering relegation he has put up some impressive numbers.<\/p>\n<p>Described as &#8220;phenomenal&#8221; by Eduard Hearn, Fernandes has made an impressive 3.1 tackles per 90 this season, ranking him in the top 12% of all players in England&#8217;s top flight.<\/p>\n<p>His 5.9 Grand Duel wins and 5.4 ball recoveries per 90 this term rank him in the top 25% of European midfielders, further confirming his incredible ball-winning ability.<\/p>\n<p>However, the Hammers star was also able to progress from deep, as evidenced by his 58% dribble success rate and 88% passing accuracy.<\/p>\n<p>From both of the aforementioned numbers, Bruno could benefit significantly as the attacking midfielder will be able to win the ball more and create additional carnage within the forward areas.<\/p>\n<p>    The reported \u00a385m fee to sign Fernandes is undoubtedly a huge fee and could be reduced in the coming months as the contract progresses.<\/p>\n<p>However, there is no denying that Carrick&#8217;s men have acquired a phenomenal talent and could even reach the next level in his development at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n<p>The partnership between the two Fernandes is certainly an exciting one and could take the club to the next level in 2026\/27 and beyond.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                              \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"way-better-than-ederson-carlos-baleba-now-wants-to-join-man-utd\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>                        <\/p>\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=\"Much_better_than_Ederson_75m_midfielder_really_wants_to_join_Man_United\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tMuch better than Ederson: \u00a375m midfielder really wants to join Man United<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Manchester United could sign another top-flight talent on a big-money contract this summer.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United Football Club and the transfer market often go hand in hand, as evidenced by the Red Devils&#8217; recent efforts in the market over the past few years. Ruben Amorim, Erik ten Hag and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer all spent significant sums during their respective spells as Old Trafford manager. 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