Ruben Amorim looks at Bruno Fernandes alternative

Ruben Amorim is actively exploring options to find a potential alternative to Bruno Fernandes.

Bruno Fernandes and Ruben Amorim
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Manchester United have been busy behind the scenes this summer as the Premier League enters a frenetic period of transfer activity.

Across the league, clubs are racing to secure midfield reinforcements before the window slams shut, with scouts and agents working overtime to finalise deals.

Young prospects are moving faster than anticipated, and established stars are being linked with switches that could reshape the balance of several top-flight squads.

Managers are under intense scrutiny, not just for results on the pitch, but for how they manage recruitment, squad depth, and tactical balance.

With Champions League football and domestic competitions looming, the pressure to get signings right has never been higher.

For Manchester United, this summer has been dominated by a search for a midfielder capable of providing balance and creativity in the heart of the park.

The club’s focus has increasingly centred on finding a direct alternative to Bruno Fernandes—someone who can operate alongside either Casemiro or Manuel Ugarte and offer the same incisive qualities that have become synonymous with Fernandes’ style, as per The Athletic.

It was reported that Bruno Fernandes is open to leaving United, but only next year.

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Ruben Amorim has openly discussed the need to replace the role once filled by Kobbie Mainoo, highlighting the club’s desire for a player who can integrate seamlessly into the current squad dynamics.

Mainoo’s departure, or reduced involvement, has left a gap that Amorim is keen to fill with a signing who combines vision, technical skill, and tactical awareness.

The search has reportedly involved extensive scouting across Europe, with the club considering multiple targets capable of adapting to the Premier League’s intensity while complementing United’s existing midfield core.

Insiders suggest that the preferred candidate must not only possess creativity but also defensive discipline, ensuring the balance between attack and protection in front of the backline.

For United supporters, the coming days will be crucial, as any new addition could significantly influence the team’s performance this season.

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