Man Utd identify Bruno Fernandes replacement for £67m transfer next summer
Manchester United are weighing up a move for Como star Nico Paz as they begin to consider life after Bruno Fernandes.
Paz, 22, demonstrated his immense qualities against United in the Champions League in October, scoring twice and providing an assist as the Serie A side ran riot in a 4-1 victory.
The Argentina international joined Como from Real Madrid in the summer of 2024, thriving under Cesc Fabregas having bagged six goals and eight assists this term.
United’s interest in Paz predates his sensational solo performance against them with The Sun reporting they are monitoring his progress closely this season.
Real Madrid do have a £67million buyback clause on the playmaker but with Jude Bellingham holding down the no10 role for the foreseeable future, chances could prove harder to come by.
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The 22-year-old reportedly rejected the chance to return to the Spanish capital in the summer, telling Jose Mouringo he prefers to continue developing in Italy.
United could very well find themselves in the market for a replacement for Fernandes next summer.
His current contract expires at the end of the season but the club do have the option to extend that by a further 12 months.
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The club have made at least two offers of a new contract, both of which have been rejected by the captain. Should they not agree new terms, it is likely they will trigger that 12-month extension before the end of the year.
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But his long-term future in Manchester has been thrown into doubt this season.
Fernandes’ performance levels have notably dropped off having been crowned the best player in the league last term with his public criticism of Michael Carrick’s tactics also damaging.
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