Bruno Fernandes, the captain of Manchester United, has allegedly requested a substantial salary from Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League, as speculation intensifies regarding a possible summer transfer.
It is reported that Bruno Fernandes is amenable to a move to the Saudi Pro League giants, but only if the terms are favorable to him.
As reported by the Saudi outlet Ariyadhiah, Fernandes is seeking a £25 million salary per season over a three-year contract, plus an extra £7 million in performance-related bonuses.
On the other hand, Al-Hilal’s proposal consists of a four-year contract valued at £21 million each season, but they are not open to adding supplementary components. While discussions have been temporarily halted due to differing expectations, the Saudi club is still prepared to pay any transfer fee demanded by Manchester United.
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The negotiations are ongoing, and during this time, Ruben Neves, a midfielder for Al-Hilal and teammate of Fernandes in the Portugal national squad, has expressed his support for Fernandes’s move to the club.
In an interview with A Bola, Neves expressed his admiration for Fernandes and his eagerness to see him transfer to Saudi Arabia.
„Selbstverständlich empfehle ich alle Spieler der Nationalmannschaft“, sagte Neves. “Portugal has generated a great deal of talent and still does. In that regard, we are fortunate to be a lucky country. Additionally, we are very diligent. Though it is a very small country, it has produced excellent players. I would be happy to have any player from the national team on my team.
Neves’ remarks have intensified the situation, underscoring Al-Hilal’s significant interest in Fernandes, a player who has distinguished himself as one of the Premier League’s top midfielders since his 2020 transfer to Manchester United from Sporting CP.
The Portuguese playmaker was signed by the Red Devils for £58 million, and he has since made 290 appearances for the club, recording 98 goals and 87 assists.
Ruben Amorim, the manager of United, recently stated that Fernandes has not provided a conclusive answer regarding his future. However, he recognized that the midfielder has expressed a willingness to leave if the club chooses to sell him.
As Fernandes’ salary expectations are now known and he has backing from prominent teammates such as Neves, it is now up to Al-Hilal to determine if they will agree to the conditions and conclude what might be one of the summer’s most notable transfers.
