REAL MADRID TOLD TO AVOID BRUNO FERNANDES MOVE – LEGEND CLAIMS MAN UTD STAR "NOT VIABLE" AS DEFENSIVE SIGNINGS URGED
Club Legend Urges Los Blancos to Focus on Backline Over Man Utd Skipper
Real Madrid have been warned against a move for Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, with legendary former striker Emilio Butragueño insisting the Portuguese playmaker "isn't a viable target" and that the La Liga giants should instead prioritize defensive reinforcements this summer.
The 29-year-old midfielder, who has been United's standout performer in a turbulent season, has been loosely linked with Madrid as they plan for life after Toni Kroos' retirement. However, the club's hierarchy is being urged to focus resources elsewhere.
Why Madrid Are Being Advised to Look Elsewhere
1. Age & Financial Factors
❌ Will turn 30 before next season (against Madrid's recent recruitment policy)
❌ United would demand €80m+ for their captain
❌ Wage structure concerns with Bellingham, Vinícius & Mbappé already on big deals
2. Tactical Misfit Concerns
Madrid already stacked with attacking midfielders (Bellingham, Güler, Arda Güler)
Fernandes' high-risk style may not suit La Liga's tactical demands
More defensive discipline required in new-look Madrid midfield
3. Defensive Needs More Pressing
Carvajal replacement needed at right-back
Center-back depth required behind Rüdiger & Militao
Left-back competition for Mendy still unresolved
Butragueño's Blunt Assessment
The Madrid icon told Marca:
"Bruno is a fantastic player, but he doesn't fit our project. We have Bellingham in that role, and our focus must be defenders. A new right-back and maybe another center-half are essential before we even think about midfield additions."
Where This Leaves Fernandes
🔹 Likely to stay at United unless Saudi Arabia makes staggering offer
🔹 PSG could emerge as dark horses if they lose midfielders this summer
🔹 United's new leadership (INEOs) see him as crucial to rebuild
Madrid's Actual Summer Priorities
1️⃣ Right-back (Reece James, Arnau Martínez linked)
2️⃣ Center-back (Leny Yoro remains top target)
3️⃣ Left-back (Alphonso Davies pursuit ongoing)
Midfield additions unlikely unless Kroos replacement becomes available
What's Next?
With Madrid's transfer strategy now clearly defined, Fernandes looks set to remain at Old Trafford—unless an unexpected suitor emerges.
Will the Portuguese maestro have to look elsewhere if he wants a marquee move? Or is his future firmly tied to United's new project?
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