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title: "Manchester United: Noel Whelan reacts to Bruno Fernandes update"
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author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2022-03-29T17:15:06Z"
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# Manchester United: Noel Whelan reacts to Bruno Fernandes update

**Pundit Noel Whelan has labelled a pending new deal for Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes as ‘incredible’, as per [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/man-united-have-pulled-off-incredible-bruno-fernandes-deal-after-journalists-update-pundit/).**

### The Lowdown: Romano’s reveal

The Red Devils appear to be making a head start on their summer business and have already [spoken](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60845942) with Erik ten Hag over the possibility of replacing Ralf Rangnick as manager.

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A number of United players are also out of [contract](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/manchester-united/kader/verein/985) at the end of June, including [club-record signing](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/manchester-united/transferrekorde/verein/985) Paul Pogba.

Fernandes’ contract doesn’t expire until [2025](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/bruno-fernandes/profil/spieler/240306), although [Fabrizio Romano](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-news/bruno-fernandes-man-utd-contract-agreement-romano/) has revealed that there has been a ‘breakthrough’ in talks and a new five-year agreement has been ‘accepted’ by the 27-year-old.

### The Latest: Whelan reacts to Fernandes latest

Whelan, who previously contributed for [BBC Radio Leeds](https://icdb.tv/stats/4247/Noel-Whelan), was asked by [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/man-united-have-pulled-off-incredible-bruno-fernandes-deal-after-journalists-update-pundit/) if a new deal for Fernandes was a coup.

This is what he had to say in reply, describing the attacking midfielder as a ‘huge player’ and labelling a pending new deal as ‘incredible’:

> “Yeah, that’s a really important bit of business.
>
> “He’s been a huge player for them since he’s come in, and his goal and assist record has proved that as well.
>
> “He’s such a talented player, and they really need him in that side. Man United need that creativity and that goal threat from midfield.
>
> “No, it hasn’t been the best season for him – but it’s been a very poor season from everyone at Old Trafford.
>
> “To get him tied down, knowing they probably won’t be in the Champions League next season – that’s incredible.”

### The Verdict: Smart move by Man United

Fernandes has contributed to [23](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/bruno-fernandes/leistungsdaten/spieler/240306) goals in [37](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/bruno-fernandes/leistungsdaten/spieler/240306) games this season, so a new and improved deal appears to be a shrewd decision by the club as they look to build for the future under a new manager.

He has also been the club’s best-rated performer in the Premier League among players who have made two or more appearances and has made more key passes per game than any other United player, as per [WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/32/Show/England-Manchester-United), so keeping your best players happy is obviously ideal.

You’d also expect that Fernandes, who is the Red Devils’ [ninth-best](https://www.spotrac.com/epl/manchester-united-fc/payroll/) paid player at the moment on £180,000 per week, may well be in line for a pay rise, with all eyes now on an official announcement from the club.

***In other news: [‘Absolutely shocking’ – Source reveals Man Utd star now wants to quit even if Ten Hag arrives](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-news/rashford-latest-man-utd-future-exit-rumours/)***