{
  "id": 6016836,
  "title": "What United players think about Bruno Fernandes becoming Old Trafford’s highest-paid star",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/what-united-players-think-about-bruno-fernandes-becoming-old",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T19:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/united-players-think-bruno-fernandes-190500420.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United players have expressed their belief that Bruno Fernandes should be given a significant pay hike, according to a recent report. The Portuguese forward, who recently entered the final year of his contract at Old Trafford, has been a key player for the team but appeared subdued against Everton in their recent 2-2 draw.\n\nAccording to The Sun, United players feel Fernandes deserves to be the highest-paid star at the club due to his importance to the team. The source also stated that the players think executives should make him feel valued and provide him with a contract that reflects his importance.\n\nFurthermore, Marcus Rashford has impressed the United squad with his attitude and hard work since returning from his loan spell at Barcelona. The 28-year-old made an impact in the 2-0 defeat to Hull City and started the 5-2 win over Ipswich Town last weekend. The squad is pleased with his performance and believes he has gotten better.",
  "summary": "1Manchester United were held to a disappointing 2-2 draw by Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday, 6 September. The Red Devils initially took the lead through Bryan Mbeumo in the 46th minute...",
  "key_points": [
    "Bruno Fernandes deserves pay hike, United players believe.",
    "Players want executives to make him feel valued.",
    "Marcus Rashford impresses squad with attitude and work ethic."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}