Bruno Fernandes has a mouthwatering offer to leave Manchester United and the club may have to consider who would replace him should he take the riches available to him in Saudi Arabia
Manchester United face the daunting prospect of losing Bruno Fernandes this summer as Saudi Arabia interest ramps up. The Portuguese playmaker has continued to be the talisman at Old Trafford.
He enjoyed one of his best years despite the Red Devils enduring a horror campaign. His exploits have seen Al-Hilal stand up and take note. They've tabled an offer - but want an answer within days to leave the player and the club little time.
Having held extensive talks with Fernandes' representatives, the Daily Mail report that the Saudi Pro League side have given him a final 'take it or leave it' offer. He has 72 hours to reply, with the Saudi side prepared to quadruple his salary with a package worth £700,000 per week.
If he agrees to move then Al-Hilal will submit an offer to United worth around £100million. That would represent a huge profit as the club look to rebuild.
Ruben Amorim has previously claimed Fernandes is not going anywhere. He said: "No, it's not going to happen. He's not going anywhere because I've already told him! I want Bruno here because we want to win the Premier League again, so we want the best players to continue with us. He's 30, but he's still so young, because he plays 55 games every season. Between assists and goals, he's there for 30 at least, so he's the type of player we want here and he's not going anywhere."
However money talks and, given the amount of cash United have missed out on, their owners may see it as good business to take the money and reinvest. But where would they turn their attention? Mirror Football takes a look at who might be on the United radar.
Eberechi Eze
According to ESPN the Red Devils are interested in the Crystal Palace ace, who has just been key to the club's FA Cup success. His performances at Selhurst Park have helped him earn England recognition, but the Eagles will fight hard to keep the winger and can also use the leverage of - unlike United - being in Europe. They lost Michael Olise 12 months ago and will be loathed to see another of their main men depart the club, but a mammoth fee could turn heads in south London.
Rayan Cherki
The Lyon man showed how good he can be against United themselves as the French side threatened to down Amorim's side in the Europa League. The 21-year-old has come through the ranks in Lyon and the way he made the Ligue 1 side tick will have raised eyebrows. He is understood to have a release clause in his contract of around £20-25m, which is huge value for a player of his quality with Premier League links continuing to ramp up.
Bryan Mbeumo
The Brentford ace is reportedly seen as a potential back-up to Eze. Mbeumo has just scored a career-best 20 goals in the Premier League and the Bees have shown they will sell their top players for the right fee.
There's a huge profit to be made on the Frenchman, who signed for the club when they were in the Championship. Mbeumo is a different player to Fernandes, but would add a different dimension.
Victor Osimhen
The Nigerian wouldn't be a like for like replacement for Fernandes, but he would go a long way to replacing the goals he's scored. Osimhen is all but certain to leave Napoli this summer and United may be able to afford him should they cash in on their Portuguese playmaker. One thing Osimhen guarantees is goals - which has been a huge issue in Manchester.
Thesuperman
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If bruno left, it will at least take another 4 years to rebuild
No it won’t . Although he’s a very good and important player.it not as if United are in a good form even with him with him in the team.
fedabcnptz
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mm 😭😭😭😭😭😭
macabiosu
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If bruno left, it will at least take another 4 years to rebuild
Noabdpt
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Let Bruno Fernanda’s better leave and make his future bright don’t stay under use less coach and dirty United fucking manager
Wuwkmruy
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,m
AustinEvergreen1
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I love Bruno but he's 30 now and for 100M i would sell him and get Cherki and a proper striker Gyokores or V. Osimhen.
Wuwkmruy
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Mozah
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United is a confused club
dacbdilpuy
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how can you replace Victor from attacking midfielder
kontext
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If Bruno leaves then maybe mount will shine
where? on the hospital bed 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 both him and Shawn soon be on bed rest again
voebeipsuy
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Non of the above no one is an upgrade on Fernandez no.
At least they will score goals
waobceiknt
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If Bruno leaves then maybe mount will shine
Wemademsyz
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That money will buy those 4 players
namelmuy
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if Bruno decides to go. then we should use the £100m for osimen and charki. £70m for Osimen and £30m for charki. is a good business.
engineraph007
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Bring Osimhen and solve Ur goal problem
TheYeet31
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bring osimhen.we need goals
To play. for. a relegation playing team???
JMarama
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at the moment even eze might choose not to join man u bcos of Europe leagues.
Cring_Santa
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Let him go. United have to rebuild with best players
Nikaekmor
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bring osimhen.we need goals
Emchi
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Bruno can go, he has done well for himself and for the club. But, none of those mentioned can replace him because they're different species.
yehacdruyz
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Good luck Bruno. You deserve such lucrative career opportunities I love you. You’ll be forever remembered. Thanks so much
nuycdlrty
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allfootball talk the most shit ever
Wahdelnoy
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don't even try to let him go
Wizprince11
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if he leaves Manchester United they should go for Ederson of Atalanta or Tijjani Reidjners of AC Milan to pair Ugarte and Get Chekri to pair Cunha get Delap too get Brainthwaite for Defence and keeper I will go for Suzuki
Wizprince11
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man utd is shit who can he gone his most profilic player like that
Fool Liverpool did it with Coutinho so keep shut
AmoG5150
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Non of the above no one is an upgrade on Fernandez no.
Hukcdklr
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This has finally confirmed Amorim's incompetence...no player is bigger than the club. A player that wants to leave should be allowed to go. Ask Pep, Klopp, Conte, even SA Fergusson.
Bokcelmopt
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Bokcelmopt
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Bokcelmopt
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IronU
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This season was lucky but next season relegation retirement for Man U
How you wanted it. 😐
Covenant0001
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This season was lucky but next season relegation retirement for Man U
from a fan whose his club haven't see one final in five years talkless of winning a trophy 🏆🥇
ritcestuyz
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Iam not a Man United fan but Gibbs white can be a good replacement for Bruno
Nobletech5050
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so wingers go replace midfield.... stupid writers.... just looking for engagement
I wonder o
pacbcmnotz
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This season was lucky but next season relegation retirement for Man U
MRFOCUS100
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Sell Bruno and go for Rayan Cherki please his a good player
no midfield in the world will chine like Bruno in this current united team and You still condemn this guy you choose over Bruno soon
fueabclmsu
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I don’t see big clubs selling their big players instead they add them
jiaablmz
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Sell Bruno and go for Rayan Cherki please his a good player
سردارایوب۔اکاخیل
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man utd is shit who can he gone his most profilic player like that
kuucdklmps
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let "poor man Utd" pick the money and run. And for Bruno, much I personally love you, believe me, you won't win anything with this club for its on a down fall. Go and get your pay checks with the Arabs and build your own empire
Mula0777
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you can never replace Bruno with these players,unless you add KDB
Another United fan who doesn’t watch or understand football you are a big goat for mentioning KDB in a Bruno comment 😂😂😂
suaaekpu
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Go back to Portugal and you'll find plenty of them, or England and Scotland, there are lots of players who can play in Bruno's position. No player is irreplaceable.
Mauritius1684510
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Amorim can draw players list but no one coming to Manu because lack of European football 👏
Wabacdips
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For heaven sake Kobbie Mainoo is the guy
he pritty much show the class
Wabmoptu
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You guys why selling Bruno, leave him but also osimhen and cherki should come to United
Dahdiprtyz
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you can never replace Bruno with these players,unless you add KDB
wutbceikmr
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yes high time to cash in on Bruno. he is 30 and we need to prepare the future.
Wedklnrsu
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my opinion is that united should correct the money for Fernandes and then go for Ryan cherki and victor oaimhen
Melusisibs
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I think Man Utd should sell Bruno for 110m then go to buy 3 players using the same money n we need very good attacking Midfielder then DM needs 2 then need at least 2 strickers n very good wingers
Valzy109
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For heaven sake Kobbie Mainoo is the guy
The guy for what?? Do you know football at all??