Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes remains firmly off the market despite interest from Galatasaray. Recent reports indicate that the Turkish club is prepared to submit a bid for the 31-year-old player, who is currently in the final year of his contract. However, United holds an option to extend his contract by an additional year, making it clear that they will not consider any offers for their key player.

Bruno Fernandes was named Premier League Player of the Year last season, having set a new assist record. The expiration of his £57m release clause for foreign clubs has further solidified his position at the club. Last December, Fernandes expressed feeling "hurt" when informed by United that he could pursue a lucrative move to Al Hilal, who had offered £100m for his transfer. Despite previous ambiguities regarding his future, Manchester United's hierarchy has since reinforced that he is indispensable for their project moving forward.

Sky Sports' James Savundra commented that while selling Fernandes seemed possible last year, the club's current stance indicates he is vital for their plans in both Europe and the Premier League. As the team looks towards contract extensions, the urgency to secure Fernandes' future is evident, especially with the risk of him negotiating with foreign clubs in January.

In terms of squad depth, Michael Carrick has observed promising performances from players like Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo during pre-season. Additionally, Joshua Zirkzee has shown potential as a possible replacement for Fernandes in the No 10 position, especially following his impressive display against Leeds in Dublin. Carrick's strategies for utilizing Zirkzee will be crucial as the season unfolds.