14 June 2023 , 21:45
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Bruno Fernandes may be Manchester United's advantage in the race for Fenerbahce's in-demand teenage sensation Arda Guler, at least that's what the Old Trafford faithful hope.
Guler's stellar performances for the Turkish giants have put him on the radar of some of the biggest clubs on the continent and those same outfits are now on red-alert amid speculation that the 18-year-old has a release clause of just £15million.
Operating as a playmaker for Fenerbahce, Guler scored six goals and provided four assists in 33 appearances for his side this season, an impressive tally for someone so young. With rumours rife surrounding his alleged release clause, United are one of many aiming to lure the talented teen away from the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium.
A section of United's online fanbase feel that they have found a video that gives their side the edge over the rest in their pursuit of Guler.
Fernandes once played under current Fenerbahce manager Jorge Jesus when the pair were at Sporting. With Guler now under the guidance of Jesus, the United midfielder thought to send the Turkey international a video at the start of last season.
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In the short clip, Fernandes says: "Hi Arda Guler. I just want to wish you all the best for this season.
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"I hope you will enjoy it with a Portuguese coach, even more with Marcio [Sampaio, Jesus' assistant coach] - even if he's not the greatest fitness coach you will have in your career but he's a nice guy, at least.
"I hope you enjoy it, I wish you all the best for this season. I hope you can get many, many games and trophies with that top coach that you have this season and enjoy."
Now that Guler is the name on everybody's lips, the clip in question is doing the rounds on social media once again.
The video has been replied to and quoted by a number of United fans pleading with Guler to make the move to Manchester. If reports of the release clause aren't accurate, the playmaker is contracted to Fenerbahce until the summer of 2025.
The club will do all they can to keep him for as long as possible, but a transfer for Guler looks increasingly likely as more and more sides register an interest.
Midfield has been an area on the mind of manager Erik ten Hag in terms of where he needs to strengthen, but it is clear Mason Mount is he priority target for the Red Devils in that position.