Bruno Fernandes will decide his next move at the end of the season – and it will depend on Champions League qualification and Michael Carrick staying

Bruno Fernandes will not seek assurances about Manchester United’s summer signings before deciding his future. The United captain is under contract until 2028, but could leave Old Trafford in the summer.

United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and other senior figures are desperate to keep Fernandes, and want him to extend his deal. The club has made its feeling clear to the Portuguese international – with United willing to hand Fernandes a new and improved contract worth up to £400,000-a-week.

Fernandes, who will be 32 in September, knows his next deal could be the last significant one of his career. And he wants to know United’s ambitions match his own, when it comes to the club’s chances of winning major trophies.

FOLLOW OUR MAN UNITED FACEBOOK PAGE! Latest news and analysis via the MEN’s Manchester United Facebook page

But despite his influence at the club as captain, Fernandes will not demand to know who club bosses are intending to sign. United have targeted the likes of Elliot Anderson, Adam Wharton and Newcastle duo Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes.

It’s understood Fernandes will base his decision on whether or not United are in the Champions League next season. While Fernandes also wants to see if United decide to make Michael Carrick the club’s permanent manager.

Fernandes has been impressed with the impact Carrick has made since taking charge on an interim basis – and has a strong relationship with him. Fernandes will wait until the end of the season before deciding his next move. He is expected to hold talks with club bosses, before heading to the World Cup in North America with Portugal.

The midfielder is operating from a strong bargaining position, considering his influence in the dressing room and ongoing value to the team. The former Sporting Lisbon star has been United’s best and most consistent player in recent seasons, while he snubbed a host of mega offers from Saudi Pro League clubs last summer, in favour of remaining at United.

United remain confident of persuading Fernandes to stay, but know there will be little or no chance if Carrick fails to secure a Champions League place.

Ensure our latest sport headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source. Click here to activate or add us as a Preferred Source in your Google search settings