Owen told Metro that it would be a serious mistake if Bruno Fernandes left. He stated that Bruno's ability and, more importantly, his on-field experience are irreplaceable.

"Many people always discuss player age and are reluctant to offer new contracts to experienced players, but in my opinion, Bruno Fernandes is a crucial member of Manchester United. I don't care about his age. Once he leaves, the team will regress significantly. Of course, the club needs to balance income and expenditure, and financial status is important, but strong match results are equally important, and he means a lot to the team," Owen said.

"Chelsea signed players like Henderson and Welbeck to bring in experience. Look at teams with poor records: the lack of leaders and experience in the squad will have a negative impact."

"In recent years, there has been a trend in football to unearth young talent, pursue cost-effectiveness, and so on. But I think clubs need to be cautious when letting go of experienced players."

"This is not specifically about Bruno Fernandes, but a general statement. Clubs must be careful; otherwise the overall structure of the team can easily fall apart. Getting back to Bruno Fernandes, he can bring experience to the team and also possesses top individual ability—there is no doubt about that. His form has not declined at all. So, if I were Manchester United, I would do everything in my power to keep him."

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