MANCHESTER UNITED’S stars want talisman Bruno Fernandes to be given a bumper new contract.
The Old Trafford skipper, 31, has less than 12 months left on his deal but the club have the option of another year.
Manchester United’s biggest names want Bruno Fernandes to be rewarded with a new contract Credit: Getty
The Red Devils skipper notched a hat-trick against Ipswich Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
And Fernandes’ team-mates believe the playmaker is vital if United are going to see trophies return on a regular basis.
A source said: “The players know Bruno is absolutely vital if they want to have success.
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“They all want him to sign a new deal and think execs should make him feel loved and give him a contract which reflects how important he is.
“He should be the top earner because he is the most important player in the dressing room.”
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The Portuguese ace earns £300,000 a week — £25,000-a-week less than Marcus Rashford.
United’s squad reckon the forward has returned from his loan at Barcelona as a better player.
Rashford, 28, failed to secure a permanent move to the LaLiga champions.
The source added: “The lads weren’t sure what to expect from Marcus.
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“But he’s impressed them with his attitude and hard work. They also think he has got better.”
Rashford was handed his first start of the season when United came from behind to notch a 5-2 win over Ipswich last weekend.
But Fernandes was the star of the show as he bagged a hat-trick against the newly-promoted strugglers.
United will be looking to build on the result when they head to Everton on Jattvibeday.
Marcus Rashford has surprised his team-mates Credit: Getty
