Man Utd have selected five players to replace Bruno Fernandes if the Red Devils captain leaves for Real Madrid in the summer, according to reports.<\/p>\n
The Red Devils are having a season to forget with Ruben Amorim\u2019s side currently 13th in the Premier League<\/strong><\/a> after the Portuguese head coach replaced Erik ten Hag in November.<\/p>\n Performances and results have failed to improve under Amorim and it looks unlikely they will qualify for Europe next season unless they win the Europa League.<\/p>\n Man Utd<\/strong><\/a> boss Amorim will be hoping to be given money in the summer to reconstruct his squad, while keeping all of his best players at the club.<\/p>\n But, with the financial situation at Man Utd currently bleak, the Red Devils could have to sell some of its prized assets in order to raise funds to bring in other players.<\/p>\n A report last week claimed that Real Madrid were prepared to pay \u00a390m<\/strong><\/a> in the summer transfer window to lure Man Utd captain Fernandes to the Bernabeu.<\/p>\n But responding to the rumours, Man Utd boss Amorim said on Monday: \u201cHe\u2019s not going anywhere because I\u2019ve already told him.\u201d<\/p>\n Amorim added: \u201cNo. It\u2019s not happening. We\u2019ve had low points this season but I want Bruno here as we want to win the league again.\u201d<\/p>\n READ:\u00a0Bruno Fernandes may never be a Man Utd legend but would be a Real Madrid winner<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n However, Spanish publication Fichajes claims that<\/a> Man Utd \u2018have identified five players as potential successors\u2019 to Fernandes \u2018should the Portuguese midfielder leave the club due to\u00a0interest from Real Madrid\u2019.<\/p>\n The \u2018shortlist\u2019 has been whittled down to five with the Spanish publication claiming Brentford\u2019s Mikkel Damsgaard, Crystal Palace\u2019s Eberechi Eze, Nottingham Forest\u2019s Morgan Gibbs-White, Red Bull Salzburg\u2019s Oscar Gloukh and RB Leipzig\u2019s Xavi Simons are the players who have been selected as possible targets if Fernandes departs.<\/p>\n The report adds:<\/p>\n \u2018Real Madrid\u2019s growing interest in Fernandes has raised concerns at Old Trafford. Sources close to the club claim that Real Madrid is seriously considering the Portuguese signing, which could lead to a formal offer in the coming months.<\/p>\n \u2018This situation is particularly relevant given United\u2019s financial difficulties, which have recently implemented drastic cost-cutting measures, including layoffs and increased ticket prices.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n MORE MAN UTD COVERAGE ON F365\u2026<\/strong> \u2018In anticipation of Fernandes\u2019 possible departure, United\u2019s football management is working on a succession plan. Damsgaard stands out for his technique and creativity in the final third, while Eze and Gibbs-White provide physical presence and attacking power from the second line.<\/p>\n \u2018Gloukh is distinguished by his intelligent distribution, and Simons is considered one of the most promising players in European football, with experience in top-flight leagues such as the Bundesliga and the Eredivisie.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Journalist Paco Gonzalez, who was speaking to\u00a0Cope\u2019s Tiempo de Juego, stopped short of ruling a transfer to Real Madrid out but insists the Spanish club aren\u2019t going to pay Man Utd \u00a390m for a 30-year-old.<\/p>\n\n
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