Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has been linked with a summer move away from the club, with Al-Hilal interested in him.
Bruno Fernandes is on the radar of Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal. According to a report by Give Me Sport, the Portuguese international is yet to decide on his future, and it remains to be seen whether he can give Manchester United a definitive answer on whether he wants to move to Saudi Arabia.
The veteran playmaker has been outstanding for Manchester United this season with 19 goals in all competitions. The 30-year-old picked up 19 assists as well. Losing a player of his calibre would be a huge blow for Manchester United, and it remains to be seen what the midfielder decides.
Bruno Fernandes has proven himself in the Premier League over the years, and there is no doubt that he has the ability to succeed in Saudi Arabia as well. He would be an exceptional acquisition for Al-Hilal if they manage to get the deal done.
Signing a player of his quality will bring huge commercial appeal to the club. Saudi Arabian clubs have brought in multiple top players in recent seasons, and signing the Manchester United captain would be a huge coup for them. However, they had given a deadline to the former Sporting CP skipper.
Manchester United must keep Bruno Fernandes
Manchester United should do everything in their power to keep him at the club for as long as possible. Even though the experienced playmaker is entering the twilight stages of his career, he remains an indispensable asset for them. Apart from his quality as a footballer, his experience and leadership qualities could prove to be invaluable for Manchester United as they look to build a squad for the future.
The Red Devils are going through a period of rebuilding, and they need to keep their best players in order to fight for trophies next season. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops over the next few weeks.
Bruno Fernandes is still a top-class player, and he should look to continue in Europe for now. Moving to Saudi Arabia at this stage of his career could be very underwhelming. He will have plenty of opportunity to move to Saudi Arabia or the MLS later in his career.