Coming live from Old Trafford, it’s confirmed that Manchester United have reportedly contacted an “impressive” player who recently scored a hat-trick, with the intention of possibly positioning him as a long-term replacement for Bruno Fernandes as it is more likely that Bruno Fernandes would leave next season.The Red Devils appear to be keeping a close eye on the young player as they evaluate future options for their midfield leadership.

Looking to address a potential future issue, Manchester United are reportedly tracking a player who could eventually take over from Bruno Fernandes.

Man Utd transfer news
While the Red Devils can view their summer transfer window as a success, Erik ten Hag’s team has yet to fully hit their stride on the pitch.

Despite a 7-0 demolition of Barnsley in the Carabao Cup, where their attacking options showed glimpses of goalscoring form, a routine but unconvincing win against Southampton followed by a heavy defeat to Liverpool highlights that more progress is needed.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe understands the need for patience, especially after beginning to reshape the club’s strategy this summer, moving away from the previous approach of signing aging stars on high wages for big money.

Now, with the focus shifting towards acquiring emerging European talents rather than those already in the spotlight, Manchester United have reportedly set their sights on a potential successor for Bruno Fernandes.

According to *Fussball News*, the Red Devils are monitoring Oscar Gloukh, who has had a stellar start to the season with Red Bull Salzburg, including scoring a hat-trick in their 5-1 win over Blau-Weiss Linz in the Austrian Bundesliga.

At just 20 years old, Manchester United views Oscar Gloukh as a potential long-term replacement for current captain Bruno Fernandes, who is 30 and may not have a lengthy future among Europe’s elite. While Fernandes’s post-football career is still a way off, it would be prudent for United to consider future options for a player of his caliber.

Despite the rarity of players capable of stepping into Fernandes’s role, Gloukh is certainly among a select few. The Red Bull Salzburg talent has started the current season strongly, building on a memorable previous campaign where his performance metrics rivaled those of Fernandes at Old Trafford.

**League Stats 23/24 (via FBref)**

| | Oscar Gloukh | Bruno Fernandes |
|—————|—————|—————–|
| Appearances | 29 | 35 |
| Goals | 7 | 10 |
| Assists | 11 | 8 |

With both players contributing to 18 league goals last season, Gloukh seems poised to inherit Fernandes’s role at Manchester United, especially given his significant potential for growth at such a young age.

Receiving high accolades for his remarkable ascent at Salzburg, Football Talent Scout’s Jacek Kulig referred to Gloukh as “impressive” and a “jewel in Salzburg’s collection” last April. He now represents a valuable addition that Manchester United could pursue in 2025, marking another standout signing by INEOS and the new sporting director, Dan Ashworth.