Bruno still has big part to play - Carrick

[Getty Images] Michael Carrick believes skipper Bruno Fernandes will continue to have a major impact for Manchester United. Galatasaray were ready to lodge a €50m (£42.8m) offer for Fernandes and pay him €21m (£18m)-a-year net, to try and entice him to Turkey. United officials have made it clear they would reject any bid for the 31-year-old, even though they told Fernandes it was his decision whether he accepted a higher offer from Saudi Pro-League side Al Hilal in the summer of 2025. Fernandes still has a year left on his current contract, although the club have an option to extend that to the summer of 2028. It remains to be seen whether Carrick will give him breaks during the forthcoming campaign, which, for the first time in three seasons, includes Champions League matches. However, the United head coach feels his captain will be an influential figure at Old Trafford. "Bruno's been a big part of the team and the club over recent times and has had a huge impact. He'll continue to do that," said Carrick. "Hopefully he stays fit and in good shape but yes, there is the element as we go through the season, with the waves and the momentum; keeping the boys in good form but keeping them fresh as well. Bruno's part of that. "He's obviously our captain, but we still need to look after him."