1 minute, 5 fans rushed onto the field to take photos with Bruno Fernandes! 3 clubs reportedly eyeing Man United captain, Ratcliffe may be forced to raise his salary

The friendly between Manchester United and Leeds United at Croker Park had to be cut short and go straight to penalties, as fans stormed the pitch in the final moments, with Red Devils captain Bruno Fernandes naturally becoming their center of attention. Within just over a minute, as many as five spectators ran up to him seeking selfies and even hugs.

Inside the 82,500-capacity GAA stadium, the most exciting moment for the crowd came when the game reached the hour mark. Carrick waved his hand, and five substitutes came on, including B Fee, drawing loud cheers from the audience.

B Fee scored a goal near the end of the match, but it was ruled out for offside. Another shot from the edge of the box hit the woodwork. With the game drawing to a close, one fan after another ran onto the pitch, eager to take a selfie with the United captain. Chaos ensued, and as soon as the 90 minutes were up, the referee immediately blew the final whistle without any added time. Perhaps the organizers also wanted to let the fans enjoy a penalty shootout.

Surprisingly, during the penalty shootout, United’s first-choice taker B Fee sent his shot wide. Fortunately, the opponents also missed, and Mazraoui eventually secured the trophy for the Red Devils.

This missed penalty will certainly not affect B Fee’s status for the new season. Last season, he scored 9 goals and contributed 21 assists, helping Manchester United finish third in the Premier League and thus return to the Champions League. Therefore, among all United players, B Fee’s popularity with the fans is well deserved.

Last summer, when Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal made a huge offer, Manchester United and their fans were once eager to sell the 31-year-old, believing it was time for a transition. That clearly hurt the Portuguese iron man.

This summer, traditional Italian giants Juventus and AC Milan, as well as Turkish champions Galatasaray, are reportedly also interested in B Fee. B Fee’s contract contains a £57 million (€65 million) release clause, so if he is willing to transfer, foreign clubs can bypass United and pay that amount to sign him.

It remains to be seen how United would react if they receive an offer. B Fee’s contract has entered its final year, with the club holding an option to extend for another season. The Red Devils and their captain have yet to reach an agreement on a new contract.

It is speculated that B Fee hopes to stay at Manchester United, possibly even spending the rest of his career at Old Trafford. He is eager to fight for a Premier League title with United, and his mindset appears unchanged so far.

However, B Fee has every reason to believe his contributions warrant a higher salary, especially since Rashford has returned to the club and is currently the highest-paid player, earning £325,000 per week. B Fee’s weekly wage is £300,000, ranking second. The problem is that United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is trying to control wage costs, leaving the board with a difficult dilemma.

Of course, head coach Carrick would not want to lose this key player. In a short time, B Fee has already developed good chemistry with new midfield signing Youri Tielemans. In their previous friendly, they played a one-two combination, and B Fee nearly scored. In this match, Tielemans also created a shooting chance for B Fee, and their partnership looks promising.

Therefore, Ratcliffe may ultimately have to give B Fee a raise, especially since Rashford’s stay gives the Portuguese international’s agent more leverage in negotiations. Moreover, B Fee earning the highest salary in the squad would not spark any objections.