Sources: Man United plan to let Bruno Fernandes go

Manchester United are assessing selling captain Bruno Fernandes next summer after recent tensions with manager Michael Carrick, with Saudi Arabia expected to revive interest.

Manchester United are considering a potential sale of club captain Bruno Fernandes next summer, sources have told Football Insider. The Portuguese attacking midfielder has faced scrutiny at Old Trafford following recent criticism of manager Michael Carrick's tactics, and was left unused on the bench in Sunday's 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth.

Fernandes is out of contract at the end of the season, but United hold an option to automatically extend his deal by a further year. The club hierarchy are considering exercising that option to preserve his value before potentially selling him in the summer transfer window. While his exit is far from guaranteed, it is viewed as a genuine possibility despite his recent Premier League player of the year award and record for most assists in a season.

Saudi Arabian clubs have previously shown interest in Fernandes and that interest is expected to re-emerge in January and next summer, potentially offering United a lucrative opportunity to offload him. At 33 years old, financial experts suggest his era in the Premier League may be drawing to a close, though replacing his output would cost United over £100 million.