Fernandes is going nowhere – Amorim

 Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says he has told Bruno Fernandes he will not allow him to leave this summer.

Club captain Fernandes who signed a contract extension until 2027 last August has been Unit­ed’s star player this season.

Over the weekend reports emerged linking the 30-year-old with a move to Real Madrid.

“No, it’s not going to hap­pen,” said Amorim, when asked about the rumours in his news conference before yesterday’s Premier League trip to Notting­ham Forest.

When asked how he could be so certain, the former Sporting coach added: “He’s not go­ing anywhere because I’ve already told him.”

There was the familiar spark in Amorim’s eyes as he delivered the mes­sage, suggesting he was having a bit of fun.

Fernandes has scored 16 times in all competi­tions this sea­son while no other United player has reached double figures.

In the final week before the most recent interna­tional break, Fernandes scored five goals, including a hat-trick in the Europa League last-16 victory over Real Sociedad.

Only Mohammed Salah (54) and Erling Haaland (33) have more than Fernandes’ combina­tion of 31 goals and assists in the Premier League this term.

United have struggled in the league and are in 13th position before they face third-placed Not­tingham Forest at the City ground. -BBC