Overview
- United have tabled a renewal worth about £400,000 per week, according to multiple reports.
- Fernandes is said to want Champions League qualification and Michael Carrick appointed permanently before committing.
- The 31-year-old leads the league with 14 assists and has seven goals this season, highlighting his on-field value.
- United have intensified interest in Newcastle’s Bruno Guimarães as a Casemiro replacement, with Newcastle pursuing a new deal and a likely price near £100m if they consider offers.
- Football Insider reports United could gain roughly £29m by finishing third, a potential boost to contract and transfer plans.