Bruno Fernandes names Premier League star who should replace him at Man Utd

Bruno Fernandes names Premier League star who should replace him at Man UtdManchester United are eyeing up a number of summer targets and Bruno Fernandes has urged them to consider Mateus Fernandes, who could act as his eventual replacementCommentsSportSamuel Meade Sports Brand Writer11:13, 05 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesBruno Fernandes remains Man Utd's leading light(Image: Pedro Porru/MB Media/Getty Images)Manchester United are eyeing a long-term successor to Bruno Fernandes - with the skipper himself recommending namesake and West Ham ace Mateus Fernandes.‌The 21-year-old has excelled in a struggling Hammers outfit, who could yet suffer relegation from the Premier League. If they do go down then retaining the Portuguese star will prove a tall order and United have him on their shortlist.‌Mateus is not seen as a primary target, but United could yet bring in several midfielders this summer. With Casemiro definitely leaving and Manuel Ugarte likely departing Old Trafford, there is a need for them to bolster their options in that area. Elliot Anderson and Sandro Tonali are among their key targets.‌Mateus was called up to Portugal duty for the first time during the March internationals and, with his stock continuing to rise, United are considering him as a signing, reports The Sun.Bruno has a contract until 2027 and remains the team's talisman, but those in Manchester know they cannot rely on the 31-year-old forever. There was notable noise surrounding a possible departure back in the summer, with Saudi Arabian sides interested, but the playmaker chose to remain.READ MORE: Wayne Rooney 'ready to ditch Match of the Day' after just one season despite huge contractREAD MORE: Bruno Fernandes makes Cristiano Ronaldo claim after equalling record - 'Easy one for me'Mateus only moved to the London Stadium back in the summer, joining for £40million from Southampton after their relegation. He's made 30 appearances in all competitions, scoring three t...