Bruno Fernandes Release Clause Bombshell Drops Hours Before Man Utd Game

Bruno Fernandes' apparent release clause has been revealed just hours before Manchester United's match against Aston Villa.

On Sunday afternoon, United will resume their Premier League campaign by taking on Unai Emery's men at Villa Park.

Ruben Amorim's men are looking to extend their unbeaten run, which currently stands at four matches.

Meanwhile, Villa have won nine matches in a row across all competitions.

Hours before the match, it was revealed that Fernandes has a release clause in his United deal.

According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, Fernandes can leave United €60 million, which is valid for clubs outside of the Premier League.

He said on his latest YouTube video: "There is a release clause in the contract of Bruno Fernandes. And the clause is not valid for Premier League clubs. It's only for clubs abroad. It is slightly over €60 million."

Bruno Fernandes has been linked with a move away from Manchester United. Image: Getty

In another video, Romano stated that there is nothing 'imminent' with regards to Fernandes' future at Old Trafford.

He added: "So, nothing is imminent. Nothing is happening. For the summer transfer window, I would keep an eye on the interest from Saudi because I think from Saudi, they can return for Bruno Fernandes.

"Then it’s going to be up to Bruno, up to Man Utd again. Let’s see what’s going to happen before of after the World Cup."

Romano continued: "But I can guarantee, as I always tell you here on my channel, Bruno has always been one of the targets for the Saudi deal-makers. They will be back.

"Antonio Rudiger, Mo Salah, several players, always wanted. Bruno is one of them. So, let’s follow the situation. At the moment, it is not a topic for January, from what I am hearing."

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What has Bruno Fernandes said about his future?

Speaking earlier in the season, Fernandes spoke about his own future.

The midfielder said: "I've seen a lot of people talking that I had an agreement to go already next season. If the club has done that agreement, it wasn't made with me. My agent also knows how I work. If he wants to talk to me, it will be after the World Cup. Because until then, I won't speak to anyone."