If Bruno Leaves, United's Forecast: 3 Summer Signings on the Radar

Manchester United eye three summer signings as Fernandes future looms

Manchester United have drawn up a short list of three players to sign if captain Bruno Fernandes leaves Old Trafford this summer.

Fernandes spoke to Canal 11 in Portugal, saying he could have left before but chose to stay for loyalty, his affection for the club, and a conversation with the manager that convinced him to stay.

Targets named amid Fernandes' uncertain future

According to The Daily Mirror, United have identified Adam Warton (Crystal Palace), Carlos Baliba (Brighton & Hove Albion), and Elliot Anderson as potential targets should Fernandes depart.

Fernandes has delivered standout numbers since January 2020 for Manchester United, featuring in 307 matches, scoring 103 goals and providing 93 assists.

United are keen to avoid losing their captain while evaluating the budget and squad balance, with the club hoping to keep Fernandes if possible.

Note: The article also mentions that Fernandes's future remains a talking point for the club and fans alike, as the summer window approaches.

Punchline 1: If this transfer window were a sniper rifle, Manchester United would still miss the target—no, the target would be the trophy behind it.

Punchline 2: Bruno's future at United is so uncertain that even the locker room coffee has a transfer spec sheet.