Ruben Amorim, the head coach of Manchester United, claims he has informed Bruno Fernandes that he would not be permitted to leave this summer.

United’s standout player this season has been club captain Fernandes, who last August agreed to a contract extension through 2027.

Reports of the 30-year-old joining Real Madrid surfaced over the weekend.

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“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.”