German journo rubbishes Bundesliga interest in Manchester United star

Christian Falk denies Bayern Munich links to Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes

Manchester United’s captain, Bruno Fernandes, finds himself at the centre of fresh speculation again. This time, though, the story takes an unexpected turn. The Portuguese playmaker, one of United’s most vital figures, has reportedly caught Bayern Munich’s attention.

According to early reports, the German club has shown interest, but those whispers have now died down quickly. We reported earlier that Bayern Munich are preparing a bid to sign Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United, but respected journalist Christian Falk firmly denied those claims.

He clarified that Bayern have no interest in the midfielder. The rumours spreading in recent days turned out to be false. Fernandes, now 31 years old, looks more focused on securing a better deal at Old Trafford than chasing a new challenge in Germany. Behind the scenes, Bayern officials have shifted their transfer focus.

Under sporting directors Max Eberl and Christoph Freund, the club now targets younger, developing players instead of established stars with high salaries. Sources close to the German champions said a senior figure in the club dismissed the Fernandes link outright and called it untrue.

It means that Bayern are looking to cut their wage bill after several years of inflated salaries under previous management, and if they had gone on to sign Fernandes, then it would break that plan. Meanwhile, the United captain also revealed why he did not leave Manchester United amidst Saudi links. His loyalty and silent negotiation shape his next chapter rather than rumours from afar.

“It is NOT TRUE: Bayern Munich have added Manchester United playmaker Bruno Fernandes to their shortlist. He’s not on there. I think FC Bayern are being used in a little poker game, as the Portuguese international wants a new contract.

I asked one of the decision-makers at Bayern and they gave me a really big and clear “not true” on these rumours. Yes, he’s an interesting player, of course, but he’s not a young star anymore. Fernandes also has a big salary, and it’s been clear for a while now that the Bundesliga champions want to reduce the wage bill.

So, there’s no chance for Bruno Fernandes at Bayern Munich at the moment.”

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