The mood at Old Trafford has turned grim. After a crushing 1–0 defeat to Tottenham in the Europa League final, Manchester United are preparing for what insiders call a “clean slate” summer.
In an extraordinary move, United are willing to listen to offers for every player in their squad—including captain Bruno Fernandes.
“Yes, every player,” a senior club source confirmed, speaking on condition of anonymity. “No one is off-limits. This isn’t panic. It’s a reset.”
The decision comes after United’s worst season in over a decade. The club finished outside the Premier League’s top six and will miss out on European football next year—costing them an estimated £80 million in revenue, according to football finance expert Kieran Maguire.
Fernandes, the Portuguese playmaker who has worn the armband with pride, is reportedly attracting interest from Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal. While no formal bid has been made, talks are believed to be ongoing behind the scenes.
BBQs and boos
Despite the grim atmosphere, the club has not cancelled its end-of-season team BBQ, scheduled before players break for summer. The event, once meant to celebrate progress, now feels awkwardly timed.
“We’ll still have it,” one staff member told The Times. “But it’s not going to be cheerful.”
Club co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe reportedly faced boos from staff during a screening of the Europa League final at Carrington. His part-ownership, which began with optimism, has been under scrutiny as results worsened.
Garnacho frustrated
Alejandro Garnacho, one of United’s brightest young talents, publicly questioned manager Rúben Amorim’s decision to bench him in the final. He is now said to be considering his future.
The fallout from the defeat has left the squad divided, the leadership uncertain, and fans wondering what’s next.
Elsewhere in the league
While United reflect, Tottenham are reveling. Spurs players partied until 4 a.m. after their historic victory, their first major trophy in 16 years.
Yet behind the scenes, questions remain. Some players reportedly believe Ange Postecoglou will not return next season, despite delivering silverware.
At Anfield, Liverpool are preparing for a celebration of their own. Club legend Alan Hansen is set to present the Premier League trophy to Virgil van Dijk, bringing the Reds’ 20th top-flight title full circle.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are eyeing Real Madrid forward Rodrygo, and Kevin De Bruyne is weighing his future as his Manchester City exit looms.
Reality check for United
For Manchester United, the summer promises upheaval. Their final match wasn’t just a loss—it was a wake-up call.
As Sir Alex Ferguson once said, “You can’t win anything with kids”—but right now, United are losing with stars. That, more than anything, may explain why no player is safe.
And as the transfer window nears, fans are bracing for a very different United next season—who stays, who goes, and who dares to rebuild.
