{"id":20558,"date":"2026-01-16T09:47:29","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T09:47:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/16\/bruno-fernandes-receives-green-light-for-transfer-and-decides-to-leave-man-united-soccer-sports\/"},"modified":"2026-01-16T09:47:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T09:47:29","slug":"bruno-fernandes-receives-green-light-for-transfer-and-decides-to-leave-man-united-soccer-sports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/16\/bruno-fernandes-receives-green-light-for-transfer-and-decides-to-leave-man-united-soccer-sports\/","title":{"rendered":"Bruno Fernandes receives green light for transfer and decides to leave Man United | Soccer | Sports"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"photo changeSpace\">\n<p class=\"withoutCaption\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/590x\/secondary\/6677637.jpg?r=1768552988769\" alt=\"Bruno Fernandes adjusts his sleeves\" title=\"Bruno Fernandes adjusts his sleeves\" width=\"590\" height=\"393\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"newsCaption\">Bruno Fernandes looks set to stay at Manchester United <span class=\"caption\">(Image: Getty Images)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>Michael Carrick is facing a turbulent first month as Manchester United&#8217;s interim head coach. Not only will he have to get used to the team he takes over from Ruben Amorim, but he will also have to deal with the comings and goings of potential players during the hectic January transfer window.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>Despite the club&#8217;s intention to remain with their current side this month, speculation continues to swirl about a possible transfer involving the Red Devils. Carrick&#8217;s main aim is to guide United towards an optimal finish in the Premier League this season, but there are also issues that need to be addressed to avoid future pitfalls.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>We bring you all the latest transfer news regarding United.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<h3>Bruno decides to leave<\/h3>\n<p>Club captain Bruno Fernandes has reportedly not asked to leave United this month. The Portuguese star has recently been linked with several Saudi clubs including Al Ittihad, Al Nasr and Al Hilal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>Some have suggested that Fernandes may be considering his future at United following Amorim&#8217;s sacking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>The midfielder was spotted meeting Carlos Fernandes, a member of Amorim&#8217;s former coaching staff, sparking fears he could be considering a move away from Old Trafford.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>However, according to the latest report from BBC Sport, Fernandes will remain focused on his responsibilities at United for the remainder of the season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>He is thought to assess his future in the summer as he enters the final 12 months of his contract at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"photo changeSpace\">\n<p class=\"withoutCaption\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/590x\/secondary\/6677640.jpg?r=1768552993590\" alt=\"Jean-Philippe Mateta has been linked with a move to Juventus\" title=\"Jean-Philippe Mateta has been linked with a move to Juventus\" width=\"590\" height=\"393\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"newsCaption\">Jean-Philippe Mateta has been linked with a move to Juventus <span class=\"caption\">(Image: Getty Images)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<h3>The transfer is given the go-ahead<\/h3>\n<p>According to Sky Sports, Juventus have received the &#8216;green light&#8217; from manager Luciano Spalletti to sign the Crystal Palace striker, with United reportedly targeting Jean-Philippe Mateta.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>The Italian giants are reportedly looking for a long-term replacement for Dusan Vlahovic, whose current contract expires this summer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p data-mce-linkchecker-status=\"valid\">United are thought to maintain continued interest in Mateta, who has scored eight goals in 21 Premier League appearances for Palace this season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>If Juventus intensify their negotiations for Mateta, other suitors could accelerate their pursuit of him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>As a result, United could end up being forced to join the hunt for the striker or risk missing out on securing a spot at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>United currently have several attacking options, with Benjamin Sesco leading the attack and Matheus Cunha supporting them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>The latter also functions as a number nine, but this season he has been moved to an attacking midfield position.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>According to reports, Palace are expected to ask for around \u00a330m as a sanction for Mateta&#8217;s departure this month, although this valuation could rise depending on the level of interest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"whatsapp-group \">        Join us on WhatsApp for the latest Man United news<\/p>\n<p class=\"wapp-inf\">Our community members may receive special offers, promotions, and advertising from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. Read our privacy policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/sport\/football\/2158526\/Bruno-Fernandes-Man-Utd-transfer\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bruno Fernandes looks set to stay at Manchester United (Image: Getty Images) Michael Carrick is facing a turbulent first month as Manchester United&#8217;s interim head coach. 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