[Wheeler, Salt] REVEALED – United’s plan to keep Bruno Fernandes, the young goalkeeper on club’s radar named and a boost for fans going to Bournemouth

• Manchester United have told Bruno Fernandes that the club will do everything to keep him at Old Trafford this summer.
• sources have told Confidential that a unanimous decision has been made to try and keep Fernandes.
• It’s understood that United’s talismanic captain has been informed of the club’s stance
• If Fernandes stays at Old Trafford, United may have to offer him a new contract this summer. His current deal will have one year left to run, although the club have the option to extend it by another 12 months until June 2028.

Carrick goes the extra yard

• Confidential has been told that Carrick made a surprise appearance at an academy all-staff get-together recently, to the delight of everyone in the room. That meeting saw players and staff reflect on individual achievements, such as those graduating to the first team, as well as team success in competitions such as the FA Youth Cup.

Helsinki friendly confirmed

• United are close to announcing plans for their European pre-season tour, but Confidential can confirm one of the match-ups. As first revealed by Daily Mail Sport, United will head to Helsinki this summer to take on Hollywood-backed Wrexham, themselves pushing for promotion to the Premier League right now.

Fans get a free ride

• Around 400 fans will benefit from United’s decision to offer free return coach travel to the Vitality Stadium for Friday’s game against Bournemouth.

Reds eye keeper Kit

• It was a hot topic in North Wales to see Tony Coton, the man credited with scouting Senne Lammens, in Flintshire recently to run the rule over another young shot-stopper.
• The youngster was Swansea goalkeeper Kit Margetson, who is on loan at Connah’s Quay Nomads.
• With Crystal Palace and Liverpool among other teams interested, Coton’s appearance on behalf of United created quite a buzz.