Al Hilal target Bruno Fernandes - a $136 reinforcement ahead of the Club World Cup

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has made it clear that he will not stand in the club’s way if they decide to sell him.

Following United’s Europa League final loss in Bilbao, Fernandes spoke candidly about his future: “I’ve always been honest. If the club thinks it’s time to sell me because they want to cash in, that’s just how football works. I’ll be here until the club tells me it’s time to go. I will never be a problem for the club.”

United’s worst Premier League campaign

United’s defeat marked the end of a disastrous season, with Ruben Amorim’s squad failing to salvage their campaign at San Mamés. Now, weeks after Fernandes’ statement, speculation is growing that the Portuguese international could be set for a blockbuster transfer to Al-Hilal, who will face Real Madrid in this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup. Both clubs are in Group H, alongside Pachuca and RB Salzburg.

Reports indicate that Al-Hilal has made a lucrative offer, with Fernandes’ agent holding face-to-face talks in Riyadh. The Saudi club is eager to finalize the deal before the tournament kicks off on June 14.

According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Al-Hilal believes it is close to reaching an agreement with Bruno Fernandes after a week of positive meetings. A key factor in his decision will be whether the move is also right for his family.

Fernandes has seven days to respond to Al-Hilal’s offer

The Saudi Pro League club is pushing for a final answer by Friday, but as of now, no formal offer has been submitted to Manchester United, which continues to insist it does not want to sell its captain.

Fernandes is reportedly deliberating over the move, with personal terms not an issue, but the decision ultimately resting on his family’s approval. If he asks to leave, Al-Hilal believes a sale will be sanctioned despite United’s current stance.

Al-Hilal to pay whatever it takes for Bruno Fernandes

According to Fabrizio Romano, Al-Hilal is willing to pay whatever it takes to secure Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United. The Saudi club is prepared to offer a massive transfer fee to both United and Fernandes, making him one of the highest-paid players in the world if the deal goes through.

Fernandes’ agent, Miguel Pinho, has reportedly returned to Europe to meet with United’s executives after spending time in Riyadh negotiating with Al-Hilal’s representatives.

Al-Hilal will face Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid on June 18 in their tournament opener, before facing Salzburg and Pachuca.

How much money would United make by selling Bruno Fernandes?

The potential transfer of Bruno Fernandes to Al-Hilal is shaping up to be one of the biggest moves of the summer, with staggering financial figures reported by the Daily Mail. The Saudi club is prepared to pay £100 million (approximately €120 million) to Manchester United, while offering Fernandes a three-year contract worth £200 million (€237 million)—a deal that would nearly triple his current weekly salary of £250,000 at Old Trafford.

If the move materializes, Fernandes would earn £700,000 per week (€80 million per year), breaking down to £210,000 per day—an astronomical sum that underscores Al-Hilal’s ambition to compete with Real Madrid, who boast stars like Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, Jude Bellingham, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Dean Huijsen.

Beyond the financial aspect, Fernandes would be joining a squad already stacked with top-tier talent, including former Sevilla goalkeeper Bono, Portuguese compatriots João Cancelo and Rúben Neves, ex-Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly, and Serbian duo Sergej Milinković-Savić and Aleksandar Mitrović.

Inzaghi on Al-Hilal’s radar

Adding to the intrigue, Al-Hilal is also targeting Simone Inzaghi as their next head coach following Inter Milan’s Champions League final defeat. The Italian manager is being lined up to replace Jorge Jesus, potentially making him one of the highest-paid coaches in the world.

Bruno Fernandes’ Future Uncertain Amid Manchester United’s Worst-Ever Premier League Finish

Despite Bruno Fernandes’ impressive individual season—scoring 19 goals and providing 18 assists—Manchester United endured a disastrous 2024-25 campaign, finishing 15th in the Premier League, their worst placement since relegation in 1974.

Amorim insists United captain is not for sale

While Ruben Amorim’s project at Old Trafford is still in its early stages, his words have yet to fully convince Fernandes about staying. The Portuguese manager has been adamant about keeping his captain, stating: “Not only Saudi Arabia, but many clubs want Bruno Fernandes and are willing to do the impossible... but Bruno is not for sale. He will be our player for many years. Bruno Fernandes to Real Madrid? It’s not going to happen, he’s not going anywhere. One day, we want to win the Premier League again. That’s why we want our best players to stay... and Bruno will not leave, I’ve already told him.”

Despite Amorim’s firm stance, speculation continues to swirl around Fernandes’ future, with Al-Hilal pushing hard for a transfer and other European clubs monitoring the situation closely. As United looks to rebuild after their worst season in decades, Fernandes’ decision could shape the club’s trajectory moving forward.

Despite signing a contract extension until 2027, Bruno Fernandes has never truly had the opportunity to lead Manchester United to a Premier League or Champions League title. Since joining the club in 2020, the Portuguese midfielder has been a standout performer, scoring 98 goals and providing 86 assists in 290 appearances. However, United’s struggles have meant that his leadership has not translated into major domestic or European success.

Fernandes’ future remains one of the biggest talking points in the summer transfer window. If he does make the move, he will join a squad stacked with top-tier talent, including João Cancelo, Rúben Neves, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic

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