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Manchester United eye Morgan Gibbs-White as long-term replacement for Bruno Fernandes
Aug 09 2026 18:48 · By onefootball.com · 5 Reads
Manchester United are interested in signing Morgan Gibbs-White in the future as a long-term replacement for Bruno Fernandes.
The 26-year-old has been outstanding in the Premier League with Nottingham Forest, and he has been linked with a move in recent seasons. It remains to be seen whether Manchester United decides to make a move for him in the future.
Gibbs-White scored 15 goals in the Premier League last season, and there is no doubt that he deserves to play for a bigger club. The move to Manchester United could be exciting for him. They are a huge club, and they could provide him with the platform to fight for trophies.
Nottingham Forest will not let the player leave this summer, and it remains to be seen whether the player moves on next year. He will enter the final year of his contract with Nottingham Forest next summer, and they will be under pressure to sanction his departure.
Manchester United might be able to sign him for a reasonable amount of money.
Bruno Fernandes is 32, and he needs to be replaced in the long term. He has been a key player for Manchester United since joining the club, and replacing his creativity and goals will not be easy. Gibbs-White has shown his quality in the Premier League consistently, and he could be a very handy option for them.