Manchester United has decided whether to extend Bruno Fernandes' contract and is not worried about Real Madrid poaching him. The "English Carlos" may leave next summer.

Manchester United recently extended the contracts of Kobbie Mainoo, Harry Maguire, and Tom Heaton, while Bruno Fernandes, Lisandro Martínez, Luke Shaw, and Altay Bayındır are all entering the final year of their deals. However, the club is not planning to discuss new contracts with them at this time.

Captain Bruno Fernandes set a Premier League record with 21 assists last season, and United's hierarchy has told him they hope he stays after this summer. The Portuguese ironman rejected lucrative offers from Saudi Pro League clubs like Al Hilal last year, choosing to remain at Old Trafford.

Therefore, United is not concerned about Fernandes leaving for financial reasons. From a competitive standpoint, the team has Champions League qualification for the new season and ambitions to challenge for the Premier League title, giving him no reason to depart. Recently, rumors emerged that Real Madrid, now managed by José Mourinho, is interested in Fernandes, but those reports lack credibility.

Additionally, Fernandes will soon turn 32. While his release clause is €65 million (£57 million), aside from Saudi-backed clubs, no European team is likely to trigger it. His weekly wages are already £300,000, second only to Marcus Rashford at the club. Rashford may be sold, which would make Fernandes the top earner.

Meanwhile, although Fernandes' contract runs until summer 2027, United holds a club option to extend it by another 12 months. Thus, the club has no plans to offer the captain a new deal at present. However, this situation could change during the 2026/2027 season depending on his performance, with negotiations possibly starting as early as the end of this year. A new deal now might require £400,000 per week, while delaying could reduce the figure.

Like Fernandes, United can also extend Lisandro Martínez's contract by one year. The 28-year-old Argentine defender missed the first three months of last season due to a knee injury. He briefly returned but then missed more games between February and March with a calf issue. Shortly after returning again, he was suspended for three matches for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin's hair.

Martínez's ability and mentality are appreciated by United, but his availability has never been fully satisfactory. Next season, he will need to prove himself, especially regarding his fitness. If he remains injury-prone, Sir Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS team may look to sign a replacement, as the nearly 30-year-old "Argentine butcher" is more susceptible to injuries and cannot be relied upon for long-term duties.

Manchester United's contract with Luke Shaw, the "English Carlos," does not contain a one-year extension option. This means that if he does not sign a new deal by next summer, he will leave on a free transfer.

Left-back Luke Shaw will turn 31 next month. He is the longest-serving player in United's dressing room, having joined from Southampton in the summer of 2014 for a then-record £30 million fee for a U20 player.

In 11 years at United, Shaw has made only 325 appearances due to frequent injuries. However, he was the only United player to start every Premier League match last season and remained injury-free throughout. Of course, he was often on the brink of injury during many games, but with only one match per week due to a single competition, he managed to recover and maintain his perfect attendance record.

United will sign a new left-back this summer, which will significantly impact Luke Shaw's future. If a young, impressive recruit arrives, United may not hesitate to offload Shaw next year, especially given his £190,000 weekly wages. Unless he agrees to a pay cut, Ratcliffe might decide to let him go to reduce costs.

Altay Bayındır will leave Old Trafford this summer in search of regular playing time. The Turkish goalkeeper's contract with United runs until 2027 and includes an extension option, so there is naturally no reason to renew. The other two players with only one year left on their deals are Harry Maguire and Tom Heaton, who both signed one-year contracts. Maguire's deal includes a 12-month extension option.