Bruno Fernandes ready to make FA Cup final his Man Utd swansong

BRUNO FERNANDES is ready for the FA Cup final to be his Manchester United swansong.

SunSport understands the Red Devils captain is considering a summer move after four-and-a-half seasons at Old Trafford.

Fernandes stunned United earlier this month by hinting he could quit after the Euros for a fresh challenge.

At 29 the Portugal playmaker could extend his career outside the rigours of the Premier League in a less demanding league and in sunnier weather.

There will be no shortage of potential suitors with clubs from Saudi Arabia expected to declare their interest.

Fernandes missed the 4-0 humiliation at Crystal Palace as well as Sunday’s 1-0 home defeat to Arsenal through injury.

The midfield star is battling to be fit for Wednesday's visit of Newcastle as Erik ten Hag’s eighth-placed side battle for a European spot.

United are three points behind the Toon Army and Chelsea with two Prem matches left to play.

The Red Devils travel to Brighton on the final day and then face a daunting trip to Wembley for the cup final against neighbours City on May 25.

Fernandes is widely regarded as United’s best signing in the post Sir Alex Ferguson era.

He is in his fifth season at the club since joining from Sporting Lisbon in January 2020 in a deal worth £55million, and has scored 79 goals and provided 62 assists in 230 games.

Fernandes signed a new contract in April 2022, which could run until 2027.

United legend Rio Ferdinand says Fernandes is one of the few players who will challenge under-performing Old Trafford stars after their 14th league defeat of the season.

Ferdinand told talkSPORT: “I know that Bruno points out things and pulls young players in. Whether you think he does it in the right way when he is on the pitch and might be too