Man United have opened talks to extend Bruno Fernandes’ contract amid growing interest from Saudi clubs.
Club bosses are eager to keep the Portuguese playmaker as a key leader during a major squad rebuild.
Fernandes remains central to manager Michael Carrick’s plans after yet another standout season in attack.
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New Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso is preparing a major squad overhaul, with several players facing uncertain futures this summer.
Reports say up to four stars – including Enzo Fernandez and Marc Cucurella – could be at risk as part of the planned clear-out.
Alonso is looking to reshape the squad to fit his system, with significant changes expected at Stamford Bridge.
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Real Madrid’s move to bring Jose Mourinho back to Bernabeu has hit a costly delay.
The club missed a deadline on his Benfica release clause, meaning the fee could now double.
Despite the setback, a deal for the Portuguese boss is still expected to go through.
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Lionel Messi has suffered minor discomfort but medical tests confirm no serious injury ahead of the summer football festival in North America.
The Argentina captain is expected to be fit and available, boosting their title defense hopes.
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And Malaysia’s new mixed doubles pair Jimmy Wong–Cheng Su Yin pulled off a stunning upset by defeating China’s world No.1 in the first round of the Singapore Badminton Open.
