Not Ederson: Romano confirms Man Utd have held ‘initial discussions’ with 30 G/A PL icon, talks underway

Manchester United are looking to reward Bruno Fernandes for a record-breaking season while also fending off lingering interest from other clubs.According to Fabrizio Romano, the Red Devils have ‘started talks’ and held ‘initial discussions’ with their skipper to ensure he stays put at Old Trafford this summer.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYUnited preparing improved contract proposal for Bruno FernandesUnited are wary of the fact that Fernandes’ contract contains a £57 million release clause, which has evoked interest from suitors across Europe and in Saudi Arabia.Want more Stretty News coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustAs a result, the board are ‘open to rewarding him’ in hopes of keeping him satisfied and uninterested in any potential departure. 🚨 EXCL: Man United start talks to keep Bruno Fernandes despite £57m release clause into his contract, open to reward him. Initial discussions took place to continue with Bruno despite Saudi/European clubs keen.#MUFC absolutely want Bruno to stay. 🎥 https://t.co/tLtVv4knUX pic.twitter.com/zhK3mAjic2 — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 25, 2026It comes after the midfield talisman etched his name into the Premier League history books in the final two weeks of the campaign, initially by levelling the assist record of 20 in a single season, held by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.Then, in Sunday’s comfortable 3-0 win over Brighton and Hove Albion, Fernandes played in a corner that was converted by Patrick Dorgu, taking his assist tally up to an entirely new record of 21. Patrick Dorgu with a wonderful header to give Manchester United the lead! And that’s a 21st Premier League assist for Bruno Fernandes 🫡 pic.twitter.com/KVeMyP9bhA — Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 24, 2026To make things more impressive, he also added to his goal account when netting United’s third at the Amex with a stellar finish past Bart Verbruggen. Appearances Goals Assists 35 9 21 Fernandes’ league record in 2025/2026Reds actively working on Ederson acquisitionWhile INEOS are working on keeping hold of their irreplaceable star man, they are simultaneously in hot pursuit of Atalanta’s Ederson.Negotiations have been ongoing for the last fortnight, with it now looking increasingly likely that the Brazilian will become United’s first summer signing.Ederson, 26, is expected to cost around £39 million, and would be one of at least two midfielders brought in during the transfer window.