Bruno Fernandes
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Bruno Fernandes is on the brink of leaving Manchester United, with discussions between his camp and Al-Hilal heating up.
At the start of the week, Al-Hilal slapped a £300 million offer on the table for United’s captain, along with a 72 hour deadline for the midfielder to respond.
The deal comprised of a £100 million transfer fee to The Red Devils, and the remaining £200 million making up Fernandes’ £700,000 per week contract.
Whilst Fernandes has commented on his desire to remain at Old Trafford, he has also vocalised his willingness to respect the club’s decision to part ways if they feel it is the right time.
The club captain commented: “I’ve always said I will be here until the club says to me that it’s time to go. I’m eager to do more, to be able to bring the club the great days. In the day that the club thinks that I’m too much or it’s time to part ways, football is like this, you never know it.”
However, the time appears to be right as the star’s agent, Miguel Pinho, has recently been in Riyadh, meeting with Al-Hilal’s president with the two having “productive” talks according to the club.
Now, on the back of these conversations, The Daily Mail has reported that Al-Hilal have given Fernandes one week to decide if he’s to join them.
It’s also now understood that the contact between Pinho and Al-Hilal went far beyond just a meeting in a Riyadh hotel, as the agent was shown all aspects of the club in a bid to lure Fernandes to the Saudi Pro League.
The urgency comes from the imminent Club World Cup, with the Saudi side wanting to sign Fernandes to their ranks ahead of the tournament.
This is a breaking story with more to follow.
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