Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterManchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes is the target of serious transfer interest from abroad for the second consecutive window.Fernandes was heavily linked with a switch to the Saudi Pro League in January but stayed at Man United and completed his best season in a Red Devils shirt, winning both the Premier League and Football Writers' Association Player of the Year Awards.More importantly, he was pivotal in United's return to the Champions League after two dismal seasons away from Europe's premier club competition.Play our free match predictor and win �1kFernandes 'wants to continue as captain' despite interest from IstanbulAccording to reports in Turkiye, 31-year-old Fernandes is wanted by Istanbul giants and Turkish champions Galatasaray. Like United, they'll be involved in the Champions League next season.Unfortunately for Gala and manager Okan Buruk, Fernandes is understood to be wholly opposed to the idea of a move this summer. You may like Manchester United set to beat Arsenal in race for relegated star Manchester United report: West Ham United star gives his agreement for Old Trafford move Manchester United eye Rafael Leao to bolster attack ahead of Champions League return: report "Galatasaray wants to strengthen its attacking midfield (number 10) position during the summer transfer window," reports TRT Spor."The biggest obstacle to overcome in the transfer is the 31-year-old player's unwillingness to leave Manchester United.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over."Fernandes wants to continue as captain of the English team, which will compete in the Champions League next season."For this reason, the experienced footballer rejected astronomical offers from Saudi Arabian teams, just as he did in the January transfer window."Fernandes and United's reluctance to entertain the idea of parting are offset by the Portuguese player's age and contract situation. His Old Trafford deal expires in two seasons' time. What to read next Manchester United could tie up former Manchester City player as next summer buy: report Manchester United cool interest in Newcastle United star ahead of summer 'revamp': report Manchester United pressing ahead to make Ederson their first summer buy: report If the club have any plans to bring in a transfer fee for their captain, a decision will have to be made this summer or next to get a deal done with one of the many ambitious teams no doubt interested in rehoming United's big dog for the last few seasons of his career.If not, a free transfer in the summer of 2028 would offer Fernandes an even wider selection of destinations even at the age of 33.For now, the Premier League and Champions League are quite rightly the midfielder's post-World Cup focus."Despite all these circumstances, it has been learned that Galatasaray's transfer officials plan to hold talks with both United and Bruno Fernandes," reports TRT.TOPICSBruno FernandesManchester UnitedChris NeeChris is a Warwickshire-based freelance football writer specialising in West Midlands football, the Premier League, the EFL and the J.League. He is the author of the High Protein Beef Paste football newsletter and owner of Aston Villa Review. He supports Coventry Sphinx.
