Ex-Premier League star communicates with Bruno Fernandes about potential move to Al-Hilal; negotiations persist for the Manchester United midfielder
A Premier League legend is egging on Bruno Fernandes to join him at Al-Hilal.
Jaw-dropping negotiations for the Manchester United captain's move to the Saudi Arabian club took place last week, with a whopping £100 million offer on the table and a three-year tax-free deal worth an eye-watering £200m. The deal could potentially go even higher, as journalist Fabrizio Romano claims the club will do "whatever it takes" to sign their top target [Source 1].
The talks continue this week with both Al-Hilal and Man Utd involved. There are reports that Fernandes is seriously considering a switch from Old Trafford [Source 1].
A move to Al-Hilal would see the Portuguese superstar teaming up with ex-Premier League stars Ruben Neves, Joao Cancelo, Aleksandar Mitrovic, and Kalidou Koulibaly [Source 1]. Neves, in particular, is keen to welcome Fernandes aboard, expressing his desire for any player from the Portuguese national team to join him [Source 2].
Neves, who left Wolves back in 2023 for a £47m deal, currently rakes in a staggering £15.6m a year in Saudi [Source 2].
A diner in an unspecified location recently hosted Fernandes and Cancelo, sparking rumors that the duo were discussing a potential reunion at Al-Hililah. Some pundits even suspect Cancelo was serving as Fernandes' secret agent in the process [Source 3].
When asked if Fernandes' post-season friendly against Hong Kong last Friday was a goodbye game, Ruben Amorim declined to confirm, stating, "I don't know for sure, nobody knows, but I don't think so." He went on to express Fernandes' desire to remain at Manchester United, indicating that he wants to win and is only turning down certain offers [Source 3].
Despite Fernandes' persistent denials, his future at Manchester United remains uncertain due to the team's poor performance in the 2024-25 season and the ongoing transfer window [Source 1].
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Sources
[1] DM, 'Bruno Fernandes rejects £200m move to Al-Hilal as Manchester United star opts to stay,' Mirror, June 1, 2025.
[2] SkySports, 'Man Utd captain Fernandes reveals reasons for staying at struggling Old Trafford side,' Sky Sports, June 1, 2025.
[3] Times, 'Bruno Fernandes's dinner with Cancelo fuels speculation over Al-Hilal move,' The Times, May 31, 2025.
Bruno Fernandes might find the appealing European leagues more inviting, given his reported consideration of a switch from Manchester United. After the jaw-dropping negotiations for a £100 million move to Al-Hilal, sports analysts continue to discuss Fernandes' potential transfer to the Saudi Arabian club and his possible reunion with ex-Premier League stars like Joao Cancelo.
