Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is on the brink of a potential exit after his agent held positive talks with Al-Hilal over a deal that could see him earn around £700,000 per week.
Fernandes earns about £300,000 per week on his current contract with the Red Devils but could double that with a move to the Saudi Pro League - a move which he has reportedly seriously considered over the past week.
United are currently travelling Southeast Asia on a post-season tour, playing two matches which will see them earn approximately £8m in revenue.
Ruben Amorim’s side lost to ASEAN All-Stars in Kuala Lumpur three days ago as they face a Hong Kong XI at their national stadium on Friday.
It is understood that Fernandes’ agent, Miguel Pinho, visited the Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday and held talks with Al-Hilal representatives.
It’s clear that Al-Hilal would like Fernandes to make a decision over his future across the weekend as they would want the Portuguese midfielder to play for them in the Club World Cup which will see them face Real Madrid on June 18.
Losing Fernandes would be a huge blow to United given he has, by far, the most goal contributions in the entire squad for the 2024-25 season.
The 30-year-old accrued 19 goals and as many assists with 38 total contributions, leading the tally ahead of Amad Diallo (21) and Alejandro Garnacho (20).
United suffered their worst season since the 1973-74 campaign, when they were relegated from the First Division, after placing 15th after all 38 games.
After losing in the Europa League final to Tottenham Hotspur, Fernandes admitted that he could depart Old Trafford for the first time since he joined the club nearly six years ago.
“I’ve always said I will be here until the club says to me that it’s time to go,” said Fernandes. “I’m eager to do more, to be able to bring the club to great days.
“On the day that the club thinks that I’m too much or it’s time to part ways [I will go], football is like this, you never know it.
“But I’ve always said it and I keep my word in the same way. If the club thinks it’s time to part ways because they want to do some cashing in or whatever, it’s what it is.”