Fernandes puts MU in a difficult position.

Bruno Fernandes is reportedly demanding a new contract that could shake up the entire wage structure at Old Trafford.

Fernandes' salary demands could put Manchester United in a difficult position.

According to The Mirror , Fernandes wants a salary of up to £400,000 per week if he continues with MU after this season. This figure would make the Portuguese midfielder the highest-paid player in the team, but would force the "Red Devils" management to break the financial principles they have been trying to re-establish in recent years.

At 31, Fernandes is gradually losing faith in the club's management, particularly the persistent instability on the coaching bench. The fact that Michael Carrick is only in an interim role leaves the team's future uncertain. Fernandes wants to wait and see who will take charge permanently before making a final decision about his career.

Last summer, Fernandes rejected lucrative offers from the Saudi Pro League. However, he understands that the upcoming contract is likely to be the last major deal of his career, and therefore wants to maximize his value. This puts Manchester United in a difficult position: either accept his demands or risk losing one of the most creative players in their squad.

Casemiro's departure could help Manchester United free up wage bill space.

Financially, parting ways with Casemiro could help Manchester United solve their problems. The Brazilian midfielder currently earns approximately £400,000 per week, and his departure from Old Trafford this summer would significantly free up the club's wage bill. However, transferring that huge sum to a player over 30 years old is still a significant gamble.

Fernandes' contract runs until 2027 with an option to extend for another year, but his growing dissatisfaction could cost Manchester United the upper hand. More important than money, the Red Devils captain still craves major trophies, something he hasn't truly won since arriving at Old Trafford in 2020.

According to The Mirror , the chances of keeping Fernandes would increase significantly if Manchester United qualify for the Champions League next season. However, for a player who has carried the team through many turbulent periods, the promise of an ambitious and stable project is sometimes worth more than the £400,000-a-week salary he is demanding.

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