Manchester United may be convinced to sanction Bruno Fernandes' departure if Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal or other admirers are prepared to make an offer which is too good for the Old Trafford hierarchy to refuse in the aftermath of missing out on Champions League qualification, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.
Although the Red Devils have edged closer to making Matheus Cunha their first arrival ahead of next season, thanks to the Wolverhampton Wanderers talisman confirming his desire to join before club-to-club negotiations, head coach Ruben Amorim is also on course to allow current members of his squad to head through the exit door.
The Portuguese tactician missed out on his first piece of silverware at Manchester United earlier this week and that has led to increasing doubt over Fernandes' long-term future at a time when every member of the squad has been put up for sale as the summer transfer window edges closer.
Red Devils May Sanction Fernandes Departure
Creative midfielder's admirers sniffing ideal opportunity to pounce
Bruno Fernandes applauding the Manchester United supporters
Manchester United could be persuaded to sell Fernandes if a bid in the region of £100million-plus is lodged, according to GMS sources, and there is an awareness behind the scenes that missing out on European qualification has resulted in suitors sniffing an opportunity to pounce in the coming weeks.
The creative midfielder admitted after the Europa League final defeat to Tottenham that he could not guarantee that he would remain with the Red Devils heading into next season, with influential figures potentially seeing the summer transfer window as an ideal time to cash in to aid a squad revamp.
GMS sources have been informed that Fernandes, who has enjoyed a productive campaign on a personal level, has remained fully committed to Manchester United and he will not agitate to embark on a fresh challenge even though his current employers could be tempted to do business if a nine-figure proposal is put on the table.
Bruno Fernandes' statistics for Manchester United this season
The Portugal international is preparing to enter the final two years of a contract which allows him to pocket up to £375,000-per-week when bonuses are triggered, leading to interested parties seriously contemplating whether they should look to profit from the Red Devils' financial situation by testing their resolve.
Manchester United are not actively looking to sell Fernandes and have publicly insisted that there is no chance of him leaving Old Trafford, GMS sources have learned, but there are fears that his future could be plunged into fresh doubt as it is an increasing possibility that he will be the subject of a big-money offer from Al-Hilal.
Fernandes Would Prefer to Remain in Europe
Portugal international determined to win biggest competitions
Bruno Fernandes in action for Manchester United
GMS sources have been told that Fernandes would be more tempted to remain in Europe instead of joining Al-Hilal if he is given the green-light to leave Manchester United, with him being determined to challenge for silverware in the biggest competitions instead of taking advantage of the riches on offer in Saudi Arabia at this stage of his career.
The 30-year-old, who has been described as a 'legend' by Red Devils boss Amorim, could end up being allowed to move onto pastures new as his current employers are seeking new ways to fund a squad overhaul after missing out on the funds that would come with booking a place in the Champions League.
La Liga heavyweights Real Madrid may choose to revive their interest in Fernandes if their plans to bring in alternative targets do not work out, GMS sources understand, and Manchester United will have a crucial decision to make as they prepare to receive offers for his services in the coming weeks.
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GMS sources recently revealed that Al-Hilal are considering making a British-record bid for the Red Devils' captain in an attempt to get the deal over the line ahead of the Club World Cup, while he has also been handed the chance to sign a three-year contract worth in excess of £65million-per-season.
All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 23/05/2025
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