Manchester United played out an epic draw with Bournemouth on Monday night and could be eyeing up a £70million double transfer after Bruno Fernandes’ bombshell
Manchester United were held in epic fashion by Bournemouth on Monday evening. Ruben Amorim’s side took the lead three times in the match but drew 4-4.
Old Trafford witnessed a memorable Premier League bout when United hosted the Cherries. Eight goals were scored in all, and the points were shared, though the stalemate was enough for Amorim’s side to climb into the top six.
The pick of United’s goal was a perfectly placed free-kick from captain Bruno Fernandes. But the Portuguese midfielder has now hit out at his club after the clash, accusing United of trying to force him out over the summer to Saudi Arabia.
Mirror Football brings you all the latest news from the red half of Manchester, including a double midfield transfer that the club may aim to pull off.
Bruno Fernandes drops transfer bombshell
Speaking after the Bournemouth draw, captain Fernandes opened up about transfer speculation that surrounded him over the summer. He accused the club of trying to oust him when a big-money offer came in from Saudi Arabia, despite manager Amorim and himself wanting to stay.
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“I can’t complain. I’m very well paid, but obviously the difference is huge. That was never what guided me. If one day I have to play in Saudi Arabia, I’ll play in Saudi Arabia,” Fernandes said, speaking to Canal 11.
“I could have left like many people do and said: ‘I want to leave, I don’t want to train, I just want to leave so they pay me more on the other side.’ But I never did that. I never felt in a position to do that. Because I felt that the empathy and affection I had for the club were the same.
“But there comes a point where, for them, money is more important than anything. The club wanted me to go. I have that in my head. I told the directors this, but I think they didn’t have the courage to make that decision.
“I decided to stay, also because of family reasons, but because I genuinely like the club. The conversation with the manager also made me stay. But, from the club’s side, I felt a bit like, ‘If you leave, it’s not so bad for us.’ It hurts me a lot.
“More than hurting, it makes me sad because I’m a player they have nothing to criticise about. I’m always available. I always play, whether it’s good or bad. I give my all. Then you see things around you, players who don’t value the club as much and don’t defend the club as much. That makes you sad.”
Bournemouth midfield duo targeted
Two midfielders who featured against United in Monday’s draw are reportedly being eyed up by Amorim’s side. Tyler Adams started the game at the base of the Cherries’ midfield and according to The Daily Mail, he is of interest to United.
Adams came off injured in the stalemate and so this could scupper a potential January transfer. Still, reports suggest United have an eye on the American, who is valued at around £40million.
The 26-year-old is supposedly not the only Bournemouth midfielder who United have shown interest in, either. Young England star Alex Scott is also thought to be on their radar, according to The Sun.
Scott came off the bench on Monday and his current value is estimated at around £25-30m. Whether the club would move for both of these stars or just one remains to be seen, but reports suggest these Bournemouth aces are on United’s agenda.
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