According to reports, Bruno Fernandes, a midfielder for Manchester United, has hinted at a possible summer departure.
Club captain Fernandes has cemented his place as Ruben Amorim’s star player following a season in which he contributed 19 goals and 20 assists across all competitions.
However, Fernandes and United are at a crossroads as a result of their failure to qualify for the Champions League; the player is not playing continental football at his best, and the club’s transfer budget is constrained.
Following United’s loss to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final, Fernandes admitted that the team might have to think about “cashing in” on his contract and made it clear that he was willing to leave if they wanted to sell him.
That has grown more likely in recent days as all parties weigh their options, according to BBC Sport.
Fernandes is reportedly now giving the lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League with Al-Hilal “serious consideration.”
According to reports, Fernandes’s aides had conversations with Al-Hilal to ascertain the figures of any possible agreement.
Due to Al-Hilal’s impending participation in the Club World Cup, negotiations are urgent, with the goal being to have Fernandes available for the competition next month.
Amorim has repeatedly stated his desire for Fernandes to stay at Old Trafford through 2025–2026 and beyond.
However, given that United is spending £62.5 million of an alleged £100 million budget on Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha, it might be necessary to sell Fernandes for an estimated £80 million in order to pay for the remaining adjustments to
On the verge of a decision?
Fernandes was steadfast in his devotion to United at one point, and all signs, for the most part, still support that claim.
Both Fernandes and United, however, are aware of the importance of Al-Hilal’sinterest,the player’s potential for a huge pay increase, and the club’s ability to generate a huge transfer fee for a player who turns 31 in September.
In a perfect world, Fernandes and United would collaborate for the rest of his professional career, but Fernandes may be realistic about his chances of adding to his 25 Champions League appearances in the upcoming seasons.
The PIF-owned clubs are prepared to step up, and Fernandes might have a chance to emerge as the division’s top player given that some big names, like Cristiano Ronaldo, may be leaving the Saudi Pro League this summer.