Teddy Sheringham has explained why Bruno Fernandes could leave Manchester United for City if a “£100 million-plus” transfer offer is tabled.
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- De Bruyne departing the Etihad Stadium
- Fernandes linked with Real Madrid
- Sale could happen as everyone has a price
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The Red Devils are, after seeing their club captain linked with a summer move to Real Madrid, adamant that the Portuguese playmaker is not for sale. That is, however, doing little to quieten the exit talk at Old Trafford.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Fernandes is 30 years of age and aware of the need to compete for major honours on a regular basis at club level before it becomes too late. He is a talismanic presence for United, but every player has a price.
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DID YOU KNOW?
City are in the market for another creative influence in their midfield, as Kevin De Bruyne prepares to depart as a free agent, and Fernandes would tick that box. United need to raise funds, amid controversial cost-cutting measures, and that could leave them open to sale.
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WHAT TEDDY SHERINGHAM SAID
Red Devils legend Sheringham, who formed part of the club’s 1999 Treble-winning squad, has told : “You know, all we’ve heard coming out of Manchester United is that pretty much every top player has a price, no one is unsellable because of the finances, then perhaps a deal for Bruno to join Manchester City as De Bruyne’s replacement could be struck.
“Manchester United need to rebuild. It’s a dire situation at the club. They’re going to need money to buy players.
“If City chucked £100 million-plus at United for Bruno Fernandes, 30 years-old, maybe they consider it. I think I know what Jim Ratcliffe would say. Jim Ratcliffe would have a look and say that's a few staff that we don't have to sack in the summer. Let’s do a deal.”
