Midfielder Bruno Fernandes’ future at Manchester United is uncertain amid serious interest from Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal.
Al Hilal recently submitted a lucrative offer to Fernandes which would increase his salary from £280,000 to £700,000 weekly.
Qatar-based outlet winwin have now claimed that Fernandes’ agent, Miguel Pinho, was seen outside the Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh on Thursday — where Al Hilal officials are known to hold meetings with players and representatives.
Al Hilal are prepared to offer United £100 million for their captain, but the Red Devils and their manager are reluctant to let him leave.
Previously described by manager Ruben Amorim as ‘decisive‘, Fernandes could leave Old Trafford if given permission to do so.
United may be forced to sell Fernandes
Despite their desire to keep Fernandes, United may be forced to approve his departure to fund squad reinforcements this summer.
The club have reached an agreement with Wolverhampton Wanderers to sign Matheus Cunha, but they are on the verge of missing out on English striker Liam Delap.
Delap would have cost £30m, but with that deal unlikely, United may need to spend even more to secure a viable alternative and make additional signings.
United are priortising the sales of Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, and Antony, but recouping significant fees from their exits could be difficult.
Rashford is interested in a move to Barcelona, but the Spanish club are only considering a loan deal.
Chelsea may decide against pursuing a permanent transfer for Sancho, leaving United struggling to find a club willing to meet his £25m valuation.
The Mancunian giants could also find it challenging to get a club to pay £40m for Antony.
With little income from player sales, United may have to consider accepting Al Hilal’s £100m offer for Fernandes — provided the midfielder agrees to the move.