United skipper still on Saudi radar

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes continues to be excessive on the want checklist of Saudi Professional League golf equipment. Al Hilal pushed for his signature final summer time – providing to almost double his £300k-per-week wage, however the participant opted to remain in Manchester in the interim.

TalkSport has now reported that Al Nassr and Al Ittihad are on the entrance of the queue, with Al Hilal unlikely to reenter the race. Any deal can be focused for the summer time, as Fernandes has remained agency in his determination to staying with United heading into this summer time’s World Cup.

Whereas Fernandes was reportedly tempted by Al Hilal’s provide final summer time, he believed one other yr within the Premier League would assist his standing along with his place within the Portugal arrange. The United skipper additionally spoke publicly concerning the curiosity from Saudi, saying he’s glad at United however doesn’t rule out a future departure ought to the membership resolve to “money in.”

United might nonetheless do this subsequent summer time, with as they might maintain a robust bargaining place. Fernandes’ present deal set to run out in 2027, and United are anticipated to demand in extra of £60m for his signature.

Saudi golf equipment nonetheless chasing Fernandes

Fernandes’ Portugal teammate Cristiano Ronaldo might play an element in convincing him to maneuver to Saudi Arabia. Ronaldo has been granted an official position in Al-Nassr’s recruiting setup, and is known to have informally contacted Fernandes final summer time.

No bid was formally launched with the view that Fernandes is a extra real looking goal subsequent summer time. Ronaldo additionally performed a key position in recruiting one other compatriot to the membership over the summer time, in former Chelsea man Joao Felix.

Defending Saudi Professional League champions Al-Ittihad are additionally eager on Fernandes, with the expectation that both one or each of N’Golo Kante and Fabinho might depart the membership in 2026.

Nadji Grizzle

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Nadji is a soccer author with over 10 years of expertise overlaying the Premier League. His work has been featured on Soccer Fancast, Arsenal-Mania, and Arsenal.com, the place he has constructed a fame for delivering sharp evaluation, partaking storytelling, and in-depth protection of the sport.

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