Al-Hilal believe they are “close” to reaching an agreement with Bruno Fernandes after a week of “positing meetings” with the Manchester United captain’s agent in Riyadh, according to a journalist.
Ben Jacobs reveals the Saudi Pro League side are increasingly confident their pursuit of Fernandes will prove successful after a “mega” offer was tabled to convince the Portuguese international to leave Old Trafford.
Al-Hilal are reported to have offered a four-year contract to Fernandes which would “triple his current salary” in Manchester, according to The Athletic.
They are also willing to submit a “record-breaking bid” for Saudi Arabian football with
🚨 Al-Hilal now believe an agreement with Bruno Fernandes is close after a week of positive meetings.
Fernandes is currently deliberating with his family. A key factor in whether Fernandes agrees will be if the move is also right for his family. It will be more than just a… pic.twitter.com/9Ptr7r5otX
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) June 1, 2025
Tweet: “Al-Hilal now believe an agreement with Bruno Fernandes is close after a week of positive meetings.
“Fernandes is currently deliberating with his family. A key factor in whether Fernandes agrees will be if the move is also right for his family. It will be more than just a football decision. Hilal want a final answer by Friday.
“No formal approach or bid yet to Manchester United, but Hilal’s belief is a sale will be sanctioned if Fernandes asks to leave. #MUFC still insist they don’t want to sell their captain.”
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