Manchester United say Inter’s interest in Bruno Fernandes as summer transfer chief ‘named’

Manchester United are expected to have a very busy summer, perhaps with more exits than income.

Only four players were placed on the no-trade list with a guaranteed exit at the end of the season. Raphael Varane has confirmed his imminent departure at the end of his contract and Anthony Martial is also set to leave.

Jonny Evans also sees his contract expire this summer, while Casemiro could be dropped after an underwhelming campaign. Meanwhile, Bruno Fernandes could leave if an irresistible offer comes in, but both United and the player are happy with the current situation.

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Fernandes ‘inaccessible’ for Inter

MEN Sport understands that Inter and Bayern Munich are interested in Fernandes, who has two years left on his contract with an option for a third. However, Passion e Inter state that Inter may not have the funds to complete a deal.

United would be looking for a substantial fee for their captain despite him turning 30 in September, possibly costing him £60m. This will probably be too expensive for Inter.

The Italians, who have just won the Scudetto, are expected to sell a number of players in the final year of their contract. The report adds that Inter are lining up Napoli’s Piotr Zielinsk, so another midfielder is unlikely to start this summer.

MEN Sport’s Isaac Johnson says: “It seems unlikely that Fernandes will be sold given that he is United’s top scorer in goals and assists. He is also by far United’s most consistent player.

“However, the fact that he is not on the exempt list shows United’s future planning. Only a few clubs could afford it, though, and Inter haven’t been among the big financial players for a while. Bayern look more feasible, but their interest would only become active if Jamal Musalia were to push for an exit.”

Brailsford ‘leads’ summer recruitment

Sir Dave Brailsford takes charge of summer recruitment ahead of CEO Omar Berrada’s arrival this summer, with United yet to sign sporting director Dan Ashworth from gardening leave at Newcastle.

That’s according to the Daily Mail, who add that sporting chief Ineos has spoken to players’ agents and outside parties, while a list of transfer targets is drawn up ahead of time. Brailsford is believed to be involved in selling the long-term vision to the players rather than the financial aspects of the deals.

Berrada is set to take up the role in July as United continue to refuse to pay £20million in compensation for Ashworth. New technical director Jason Wilcox, appointed last month, will lead the club’s long-term strategy in future windows alongside Ashworth, the report added.

MEN Sport’s Isaac Johnson says: “This would seem an understandable and natural step, with two key executives still to arrive. The thought that Brailsford is there to essentially represent Ineos rather than sort out the financial details is sensible given his lack of experience in that area of ​​football.

“One would think, however, that Wilcox would be more involved, as noted. After all, he is the new CTO and was brought in for such purposes. In the meantime, United must get on with the Ashworth negotiations before too long.”