BRUNO FERNANDES TO REAL MADRID?! SPANISH GIANTS PLOT £90M BID FOR MAN UTD CAPTAIN AS POTENTIAL LUKA MODRIC SUCCESSOR AFTER SEASON-LONG SCOUTING MISSION
Real Madrid are preparing a blockbuster £90 million bid for Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, identifying the Portuguese maestro as the ideal long-term replacement for Luka Modric, according to Marca.
Why Madrid Want Fernandes
Modric’s Exit: The 38-year-old Ballon d’Or winner is expected to leave this summer, ending a 12-year Bernabéu era.
Carlo’s Vision: Ancelotti wants a creative leader to partner Jude Bellingham and Fede Valverde.
Proven Pedigree: Fernandes’ 121 goal contributions in 4.5 Premier League seasons (most by any midfielder in that span) fits Madrid’s Galáctico model.
Man Utd’s Dilemma
Captaincy Void: Losing Fernandes would destabilize Ten Hag’s rebuild.
Financial Pressure: £90m could fund two signings (e.g., a CB + striker).
Player’s Ambition: Fernandes, 29, has never hidden his desire to win the Champions League.
Fernandes’ Reaction
While loyal to United, sources say he’d “seriously consider” Madrid if they formalize interest. His agent, Miguel Pinho, recently met with La Liga intermediaries (Record Portugal).
Tactical Fit at Madrid
Fernandes would thrive as:
🔹 Right-sided No. 10 in Ancelotti’s 4-3-1-2
🔹 Set-piece specialist (Madrid lack a direct FK threat since Ronaldo)
🔹 Press-resistant playmaker (2.3 key passes/90 in UCL this season)
What’s Next?
Madrid will wait until after Euro 2024 (where Fernandes captains Portugal).
United may demand £100m+ given his importance.
Alternative: If blocked, Madrid could pivot to Florian Wirtz (2025 target).
Key Points:
🔥 Madrid see Fernandes as the final piece of their new-look midfield.
💔 Losing him would be a devastating blow to Ten Hag’s project.
💰 £90m could help United comply with PSR rules.
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