Manchester United Eye €100M Move for Federico Valverde Amid Bruno Fernandes Exit Talk
According to Fichajes.net via Team Talk, Manchester United are plotting a €100 million swoop for Real Madrid star Federico Valverde.
The Uruguayan midfielder, widely regarded as one of the top players in his position, has caught the eye of the Premier League club as they prepare for a major squad overhaul.
Valverde, who arrived at Real Madrid from Peñarol in 2016 for €5 million, progressed through the Castilla ranks before breaking into the first team in 2018.
Since then, he has played 305 games, scoring 29 goals and providing 30 assists, helping Los Blancos to three La Liga titles, two Champions League trophies, and a Copa del Rey.
This season alone, Valverde has registered eight goals and seven assists in 46 appearances.
With United looking to bounce back from a disappointing campaign — one that could see them finish in the bottom half of the Premier League — securing a player of Valverde’s caliber could be a transformative move.
He remains under contract with Madrid until 2029, meaning any deal would likely require a significant offer.
Meanwhile, TalkSPORT pundit Ally McCoist has weighed in on the future of United captain Bruno Fernandes, suggesting the Portuguese playmaker would jump at the chance to join Real Madrid if the opportunity arose.
McCoist cited Madrid’s allure and Fernandes’ need for stronger teammates as key reasons for a potential departure, saying:
> “If Real Madrid come in for him, what is he going to think? He deserves to be playing with better players at this moment in time.”
Fernandes, who joined United from Sporting Lisbon in 2020 for €65 million, has tallied 95 goals and 82 assists in 278 games, guiding the club to both an FA Cup and League Cup.
Yet with the team’s current struggles, even their talismanic captain may be tempted by a fresh start in Spain.
Together, United’s interest in Valverde and the buzz around Fernandes suggest big changes could be on the horizon at Old Trafford.
