Football365 reported that Darren Bent said Manchester United should consider selling Bruno Fernandes in January, while Football Insider reported details of a possible contract extension. The comments and contract claim came after Manchester United lost 4-1 to Como on Tuesday.
Bent's comments on talkSPORT
Former Premier League striker Darren Bent said on talkSPORT: "I think for someone like Bruno – January, if you can get a big chunk of dough from Saudi. You can get £80m from Saudi, of course you would."
What Football365 reported
Football365 said Bruno Fernandes has entered the final year of his current contract, which includes a one-year extension option. Football365 also said Fernandes spoke out against head coach Michael Carrick and his coaching staff after Tuesday’s 4-1 loss to Como.
Football Insider's extension claim
Football Insider reported that Al Hilal are interested in Fernandes. Former Tottenham and Aston Villa scout Bryan King told Football Insider: "Well, I know Al Hilal are interested. The contract runs out in 2027, next year and what they want to do is give him an extension to June 2028."
King on the option
King also told Football Insider: "Then with a three-year option, as I understand it." King told Football Insider that Fernandes won the Sir Matt Busby Award for the player of the season.