Manchester United may sell Bruno Fernandes for around £70 million to sign two new midfielders! They are willing to pay £100 million for Walsh, a bid that has scared off Real Madrid.

Spain's "Defensa Central" reports that Real Madrid, the La Liga powerhouse, has abandoned their pursuit of Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Walsh after learning that Manchester United plans to pay a staggering €100 million (£87 million) transfer fee. Real Madrid considers Walsh overpriced and thus stepped back from the race.

Following the departures of Toni Kroos and Luka Modric, Real Madrid lacks a midfielder who can control the tempo of the game. Xabi Alonso believes the 21-year-old Walsh possesses this ability, with his passing skills compared to greats like Carrick and Busquets.

For months, Real Madrid has been reportedly interested in Walsh, but Manchester United's willingness to pay a huge sum has weakened the "Galacticos'" competitiveness. This situation is similar to the signing of French youngster Lenny Yaro, where the Red Devils outbid Real Madrid by paying a high price to acquire him from Ligue 1 club Lille.

Spanish media say Walsh is now certain not to move to the Bernabeu because Florentino Perez is unwilling to match Manchester United's offer. Walsh remains calm under pressure and has excellent vision for passing, traits that have impressed Amolin, who needs a midfielder unafraid to take responsibility on the pitch. As long as Manchester United secures European competition qualification—especially a return to the Champions League—they are likely to pay top dollar for Walsh.

It is reported that Real Madrid is considering switching their interest to Dutch player Kees Smit from AZ Alkmaar, who has been compared to Modric. This technically gifted Dutchman is also on Manchester United’s radar, though the Red Devils’ recent Dutch signings have not been very successful, particularly the injury-prone Van de Beek.

Manchester United is expected to sign two new midfielders in 2026, with rumors about Walsh and Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson never fading. However, if Amolin’s rebuilding plan succeeds, not only will the futures of 33-year-old Casemiro, Uruguayan defensive midfielder Ugart, and academy prospect Kobe Meno be uncertain, but captain Bruno Fernandes might also be sold.

Bruno Fernandes is already 31 years old. Amolin demands midfielders with exceptional speed and stamina, capable of both attacking and defending. The Portuguese "Iron Man" still contributes significantly offensively, having reached double digits in goals and assists this season. However, his defensive performance is insufficient to support the 3-4-3 formation requirements.

If Manchester United signs two high-profile midfielders, Bruno Fernandes’s position will be questionable. Should he continue playing in midfield or move back to the number 10 role? Either choice could cause unrest in the dressing room. Since joining Manchester United, Fernandes has almost always started and often played the full 90 minutes. This means if he stays, either a strong midfielder or an expensive forward will have to sit on the bench.

According to "Insight Offside," Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS management team is well aware that to bring in two new midfielders, they might have to sell Bruno Fernandes, aiming for a £70 million transfer fee. Mark Bruce explained: "Manchester United's leadership seems increasingly willing to sell Fernandes for profit. After all, several clubs in the Saudi Professional League remain interested in him, with Al Hilal and Al Nassr showing particularly strong interest."

This would not only raise funds but also free up wage space, as Fernandes earns over £300,000 per week. Additionally, it could prevent potential dressing room issues, since Manchester United would struggle to convince either Fernandes or new signings to willingly accept a substitute role. Therefore, a decisive sacrifice must be made. However, it is imaginable that offloading the long-time core player Fernandes will inevitably spark controversy and put pressure on the club.