Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is determined to keep Real Madrid target Bruno Fernandes, but the club could go against his wishes.
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Fernandes linked with £90m Real Madrid moveAmorim determined to keep talismanClub could overrule himFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The Spanish giants have been watching Fernandes at "virtually every match", according to the , and view him as a potential replacement for Luka Modric. Amorim is desperate to keep the Portugal international at Old Trafford, but the club may be forced to cash in to fix their financial issues.
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Fernandes has been a talismanic figure for United this season, producing 16 goals and 16 assists in all competitions, with none of his team-mates reaching double figures for either. However it is possible he would fancy a move to Real, who compete for La Liga and the Champions League on a regular basis.
WHAT AMORIM SAID
Speaking after Fernandes' hat-trick sealed United's place in the Europa League quarter-finals earlier this month, Amorim said: "When we need it, he's always there. In the set-pieces, he can change position, he can bring the ball forward, he can score goals, he can make transitions."
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United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe recently opened up on the club's financial issues and the sale of Fernandes could be sanctioned in order to make more signings possible this summer. Amorim looks set to be backed to turn the club's fortunes around, despite them suffering their worst-ever Premier League season.
