Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes is the target of serious transfer interest from abroad for the second consecutive window.
Fernandes was heavily linked with a switch to the Saudi Pro League in January but stayed at Man United and completed his best season in a Red Devils shirt, winning both the Premier League and Football Writers' Association Player of the Year Awards.
More importantly, he was pivotal in United's return to the Champions League after two dismal seasons away from Europe's premier club competition.
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Fernandes 'wants to continue as captain' despite interest from Istanbul
According to reports in Turkiye, 31-year-old Fernandes is wanted by Istanbul giants and Turkish champions Galatasaray. Like United, they'll be involved in the Champions League next season.
Unfortunately for Gala and manager Okan Buruk, Fernandes is understood to be wholly opposed to the idea of a move this summer.
"Galatasaray wants to strengthen its attacking midfield (number 10) position during the summer transfer window," reports TRT Spor.
"The biggest obstacle to overcome in the transfer is the 31-year-old player's unwillingness to leave Manchester United.
"Fernandes wants to continue as captain of the English team, which will compete in the Champions League next season.
"For this reason, the experienced footballer rejected astronomical offers from Saudi Arabian teams, just as he did in the January transfer window."
Fernandes and United's reluctance to entertain the idea of parting are offset by the Portuguese player's age and contract situation. His Old Trafford deal expires in two seasons' time.
If the club have any plans to bring in a transfer fee for their captain, a decision will have to be made this summer or next to get a deal done with one of the many ambitious teams no doubt interested in rehoming United's big dog for the last few seasons of his career.
If not, a free transfer in the summer of 2028 would offer Fernandes an even wider selection of destinations even at the age of 33.
For now, the Premier League and Champions League are quite rightly the midfielder's post-World Cup focus.
"Despite all these circumstances, it has been learned that Galatasaray's transfer officials plan to hold talks with both United and Bruno Fernandes," reports TRT.
