Report: Bruno Fernandes on Track to Become Manchester United's Highest-Paid Player

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been the subject of much speculation this summer, with clubs from outside England expressing interest in signing him. The Portuguese midfield maestro is on the verge of committing his future to the club by signing a lucrative new contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until at least 2027, with the option to extend until 2028. The deal will reportedly see Fernandes become the highest-paid player at Manchester United, with his salary set to increase from 220,000 pounds per week. English outlet The Sun broke the news of this impending agreement, which will surely delight Red Devils fans worldwide.

The former Sporting CP midfielder made the switch to Old Trafford in June 2020 and made an instant impact at the club. Over the course of his career as a player at Manchester United, he has played a total of 233 games and has been their leader in the dressing room and on the pitch. He has accumulated 79 goals and 66 assists to his name during that time.

Manchester United lost the Community Shield against Manchester City on Saturday but it was a significant day for the club as reports indicate they have agreed to sign Bayern Munich duo Matthijs De Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui on separate deals and have also sold their wing back Aaron Wan-Bissaka to West Ham in attempts to bolster their defensive backline.

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"When we have some news, we will announce it. Until that point, we will work with the squad that is available. It's clear we have the problems (in defence) and we have to work," Ten Hag said in a press conference after the community shield when asked about the transfers.

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