Not Palmer – Man Utd identify 20 G/A Premier League star as ideal Bruno replacement

Manchester United could turn to Morgan Gibbs-White if they end up parting ways with Bruno Fernandes next summer.

The Premier League giants already have multiple holes to plug in the middle of the park, with Casemiro’s departure already announced, and Manuel Ugarte potentially following suit.

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Therefore, MUFC supporters are dreading a break-up with their skipper at this crucial period, but with his contract expiring in June 2027, this could be the club’s last chance to cash in on the Portuguese, who has several suitors in Europe and the Middle East.

In recent weeks, it has been suggested that Man Utd would consider signing Chelsea star Cole Palmer as a replacement for Fernandes, should the latter end up leaving the club.

But according to talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook, United would instead turn to Gibbs-White, who’s having a solid campaign, despite Nottingham Forest’s Premier League struggles. He has thus far contributed with 15 goals and five assists in all competitions.

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The Red Devils’ interest in Elliot Anderson has been well-illustrated at this point. The 23-year-old represents the ultimate midfield target. However, Gibbs-White would be considered for a more attacking role, explains Crook.

The Stafford native is a youth product of Wolves, who made the move to Forest in the summer of 2022 for circa £25 million.

The 26-year-old has now established himself as one of the finest attacking midfielders in the Premier League , and was close to joining Spurs last summer.

With his contract expiring in June 2028, Crook expects Gibbs-White to leave the City Ground in the summer, especially if Forest fail to qualify for the Champions League by winning the Europa League.

Transfermarkt estimates the England international’s market value at €60 million (£52m), but given that the club could request more than £100 million for Anderson, we can expect them to slap a considerably hefty price tag on Gibbs-White’s back.

At this stage, most Man Utd supporters will be keen to keep Fernandes, despite his short-term contract. Nevertheless, the Wolves academy product could represent a tempting opportunity for INEOS to invest in an English player with significant Premier League experience under his belt. Matheus Cunha once described Gibbs-White as a ‘great’ player .

It remains to be seen if signing the Forest star and simultaneously retaining Fernandes can be a conceivable prospect, allowing the Englishman to slowly adjust to his new surroundings at Carrington before eventually taking the torch from the Portuguese playmaker.