Man United set to reward Bruno Fernandes with £200,000-a-week contract, doubling his wages

Premier League heavyweights Manchester United me an epic comeback after stumbling a goal down in first half against West Ham United. Midfielder Bru Fernandes was key in Paul Pogba’s equaliser as he provided a crucial assist to trigger comeback at London Stium. Indeed, Portuguese has emerged as arguably best performer at Old Trafford since his move last January, propelling Red Devils to offer a new improved contract.

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Bru Fernandes salary to be doubled?

Fernandes was roped in from Sporting Lisbon in January in a deal worth £47 million. He agreed to a four-and-a-half-year contract with Old Trafford outfit. After 11 months and 37 games, Portuguese international has netted 22 times, while also raking up 14 assists to his credit. His scintillating run of form have invited attention from likes of Real Mrid and Barcelona as well.

To ward off interests from two Spanish giants, Man United have come up with a new double-your-money contract for Fernandes, according to Mirror. He earns £100,000-a-week, which is way less than what club’s highest earner David de Gea pockets. Spanish shot-stopper earns £350,000-a-week, with Man United w keen on extending Fernandes’ pay to £200,000-a-week.

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Bru Fernandes contract extension on cards within a year of arrival 

Man United’s move to extend his contract within a year of his arrival has been seen as an attempt to convince Fernandes of his importance and value at club. Besides, manr Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a huge fan of midfielder and believes he is ideal player to build a title-winning team around.

Indeed, Man United have failed to clinch Premier League title in previous seven seasons, having last won it in Sir Alex Ferguson’s final season in 2013. Fernandes was named Man United Fans’ Player of Year, despite arriving halfway into previous season.

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Bru Fernandes stats impress Old Trafford hierarchy

Most recently, 26-year-old superstar was crowned club’s player for month of vember after his splendid run of form, which saw him net six goals besides bagging an assist. He has w bagged five Player of Month awards while being eligible for accole on eight occasions.

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