Manchester United are set for a summer of significant changes and things are starting to take shape regarding one key issue that could alter the dynamics of their engine room.
Manchester United set for midfield overhaul
Becoming an early runner in the Red Devils' quest to rejuvenate their midfield this summer, Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze has been mentioned as an ambitious Old Trafford target following his return of 16 goal contributions last season.
Admittedly, there could be plenty of change on that front by the time Ruben Amorim leads his side out for the first time in the Premier League next term, and rumours are beginning to fly off the shelf regarding the scale of Manchester United's rebuild.
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Internally, talk surrounding Bruno Fernandes and a potential move to Al Hilal hasn't been pleasant for supporters. Regardless, Amorim has a gut feeling his captain could stick around despite reports to the contrary.
"Of course I am the manager, the coach, but sometimes it is the decision of the player, but of course I talk with him, I explain things and I just have that feeling. When you talk to someone, you have that feeling if he wants to stay."
While fans await a resolution, it is important to note that Fernandes isn't the only midfielder who could leave Amorim short at an early stage in the transfer window.
Kobbie Mainoo could leave Manchester United for £70 million if appropriate interest arises for his services. Ultimately, selling fan favourites won't be something the Red Devils want to do habitually, but everyone has their price and Mainoo's sale would count as pure profit as the club looks to align with PSR guidelines.
Matheus Cunha has arrived from Wolverhampton Wanderers, offering some excitement in a period where supporters could see several first-team regulars sold off to fund a long-overdue rebuild.
Bringing the average wage down will be a priority for Sir Jim Ratcliffe, making an exit for Casemiro an obvious solution at the Red Devils amid his £350,000 per week salary.
With all that said, there has now been a significant update on the engine room front that could make Manchester United's thinking alot clearer when it comes to the level of work needed to alter their midfield, per recent developments.
Bruno Fernandes close to agreeing Manchester United exit
Taking to social media platform X, journalist and commentator Ben Jacobs has noted that Al Hilal now believe they are 'close' to finding an agreement with Fernandes but have told the United star he has just this week to decide.
The journalist explained: "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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This Manchester United star's time is surely up at Old Trafford.
Now deliberating with his family, the end of this week is believed to be the cut-off point where a decision will have to be made one way or another, creating a tense five days before a final outcome is met.
Becoming a modern-day icon at Old Trafford, Fernandes has registered 98 goals and 87 assists in 290 appearances for the Red Devils, winning an FA Cup and the Carabao Cup during his time in Manchester.
Nevertheless, he is now 31 and won't have the luxury of being able to compete in European football next year, hence why reports suggest the Premier League giants could be tempted to sell for a fee that could reach £100 million.
Tough decisions need to be made to place Manchester United back at the top, and this one will weigh heavy on Amorim as he battles between raising funds to buy reinforcements and retaining key stars.