Bruno Fernandes is tied into a contract at United until 2026 (Picture: Getty)

Erik ten Hag says he ‘absolutely’ wants to keep hold of Bruno Fernandes beyond the summer, insisting the midfielder’s recent comments about leaving Manchester United were ‘taken out of context’.

Fernandes took over the captain’s armband from Harry Maguire at United last summer and is the club’s top scorer this season, netting 15 times in all competitions, while also registering 11 assists.

The former Sporting star – who has emerged as an injury doubt for United’s clash with Crystal Palace this evening – still has over two years remaining on his current contract with the Red Devils.

However, a recent interview in Fernandes’ native Portugal sparked fears that the 29-year-old could be considering bringing an end to his stay at Old Trafford, with the player said to have rejected an astronomical offer from Saudi Pro League outfit Al Hilal in January.
?I?m not thinking about other things at the moment,’ Fernandes told DAZN Portugal when quizzed on his plans for the future last week.

?Obviously, it doesn?t just depend on me, does it" A player always has to want to be here, but at the same time, you have to want him to stay.

‘At the moment, I feel there?s that on both sides.?

The Portugal midfielder reportedly rejected an offer from the Saudi Pro League in January (Picture: Getty)

Fernandes was adamant that he rem...