Not for sale - Man Utd make Fernandes stance clear this time around

[BBC][Getty Images] It is thought Galatasaray had a deal they were intending to put to Manchester United for Bruno Fernandes, which would reach a final fee of 50m euros (£42.7m). However, the message from senior sources at Old Trafford is that the Turkish club would be wasting their time. They say, as yet, there have been no bids for the 31-year-old, but added he is not for sale at any price. Although last summer they told Fernandes it was his call whether to accept the mammoth offer put to him by Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Hilal, with the Portuguese later admitting he felt "hurt" by that stance, this time around United have made their position clear. Fernandes has one year left on his current deal, with an option for an additional season. A £57m release clause has now expired. It is known he would prefer to stay. So far, there has been no agreement over an extension. While United are in a strong negotiating position, the enthusiastic reception for Fernandes in Dublin for last week's pre-season encounter with Leeds United would have left the club in no doubt that fans would react badly if it was not clear they are doing everything possible to keep their talisman.