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Bruno Fernandes has scored 95 goals in 277 appearances since joining Manchester United from Sporting in January 2020 Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says he has told Bruno Fernandes he will not allow him to leave this summer. Club captain Fernandes - who signed a contract extension until 2027 last August - has been United's star player this season. Over the weekend reports emerged linking the 30-year-old with a move to Real Madrid. "No, it's not going to happen, " said Amorim, when asked about the rumours in his news conference before Tuesday's Premier League trip to Nottingham Forest. When asked how he could be so certain, the former Sporting coach added: "He's not going anywhere because I've already told him. " There was the familiar spark in Amorim's eyes as he delivered the message, suggesting he was having a bit of fun. Fernandes has scored 16 times in all competitions this season while no other United player has reached double figures. In the final week before the most recent international break, Fernandes scored five goals, including a hat-trick in the Europa League last-16 victory over Real Sociedad. Only Mohammed Salah (54) and Erling Haaland (33) have more than Fernandes' combination of 31 goals and assists in the Premier League this term. United have struggled in the league and are in 13th position before they face third-placed Nottingham Forest at the City ground. 'We need more Brunos' - Fernandes 'steps up all the time' for Man Utd Thousands of Man Utd fans protest against owners Amorim and predecessor Erik ten Hag, have repeatedly backed Fernandes, despite external criticism from former United captain Roy Keane in particular. "I want Bruno here because maybe in the lowest moments of our season he…, " said Amorim, before tailing off and switching his answer to strike a more positive note. "We want to win the Premier League again so we want the best players to continue with us. He's 30 but he's still so young because he plays 55 games every season and between assists and goals he's there for 30 at least. "We are in control of the situation, " said Amorim. "But I feel he is really happy here because he understands what we want to do. "He is also a supporter of Manchester United so he really feels it. "Sometimes the frustration you see, that everybody sees and maybe says is not a good thing in a captain is a sign he wants this so bad. This is the kind of player we want. " Latest Manchester United news, analysis and fan views Get Man Utd news notifications Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser I've told Fernandes he is going nowhere - Amorim Haaland to see specialist for ankle injury Brathwaite steps down as West Indies Test captain Monica and Rob visit Sir Richard Branson’s Moroccan hotel From lucky treasure hunters to Newport’s most wanted Stacey Dooley explores Britain’s shoplifting epidemic How a blocked vacuum cleaner led to a billion-dollar idea 'I know why Real appeal to Alexander-Arnold - I was tempted too' 'Dibling is the antidote to robotic, structured & predictable football' Who is Man City FA Cup hero Nico O'Reilly? 'LIV dozen will provide extra challenge to Mc Ilroy's Augusta ambitions' How could a goalkeeper save Rashford's penalty? - MOTD analysis. Video How could a goalkeeper save Rashford's penalty? - MOTD analysis Fear & Gibson - the best friends who keep rivals close FA Cup 'sparkle' returns - will there be a 'fairytale ending'? Life on the edge - GB freerider Bramwell chases Olympic dream Last shot at glory for 'legends'? Guardiola still burning with desire 'His swagger is back' but Villa won't 'waste time' on Rashford future Another milestone - but when could Kane win first trophy? 'It will be special' - Forest reach first FA Cup semi since 1991 'Pressure is a privilege' for 'world class' Kildunne Eze, clean sheets & Taylor Swift - Palace eye FA Cup glory 'Raducanu needs lasting plan to build on Miami progress' What were the biggest moves of NFL free agency? Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.