Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is critically contemplating leaving the membership subsequent week to affix Saudi Professional League aspect Al-Hilal in a deal that might see him earn £700,000 per week.
Reports counsel the 30-year-old’s representatives have met Al-Hilal officers lately for additional discussions, with a switch charge believed to be above £80million.
The transfer would additionally enable Fernandes to function within the upcoming Membership World Cup, the place Al-Hilal are set to face Actual Madrid, Crimson Bull Salzburg, and Pachuca within the group stage.
Fernandes has but to present a definitive reply on his future throughout United’s post-season tour of Asia, although he continues to captain the aspect on the pitch.
Whereas supervisor Ruben Amorim has publicly expressed a need to maintain his talisman, who was topped the membership’s participant of the 12 months for a joint-record fourth time this season, he additionally sees the proposed deal as a possibility to reshape the squad.
“We discuss this many occasions,” Amorim mentioned.
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“You possibly can see by his performances, by his management and keenness for the sport. In tough moments Bruno is the man who takes duty. He ought to do as a result of he’s the captain.”
Fernandes, who signed a contract extension till 2027 final summer time, can be handed a three-year deal value £200m if he moved.
The Portuguese playmaker was United’s prime scorer final season with 19 objectives, and lots of followers consider the membership might need confronted relegation with out his affect.
Nonetheless, some, together with former captain Roy Keane, have been vital of Fernandes, arguing that his perceived lack of self-discipline is a part of United’s ongoing struggles.
For now, Fernandes is anticipated to play in United’s pleasant towards Hong Kong on Friday however a deal might materialise rapidly with Al-Hilal giving the Portugal worldwide a deadline to decide.
