But that might not be enough to sway the player as he can earn triple his salary by moving to Saudi Arabia, and it has been reported that there is still a strong appetite among Saudi Pro League clubs to sign high-profile players including Fernandes. Indeed, the midfielder seemed to hint that he had not completely discarded heading to the Middle East in the future.
"I can't complain, I'm very well paid, but obviously the difference is huge," he told Canal 11. "That was never what guided me. If one day I have to play in Saudi Arabia, I'll play in Saudi Arabia. My lifestyle will change, my children's lives will be sunny, after six years in Manchester with cold and rain. I'll be playing in a growing league, with recognised players."
It might also not be enough to sway co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, as this summer is likely to be the last opportunity for the club to cash in on the captain and the billionaire is still on a mission to reduce United's wage bill and wider costs.
Fernandes would have eclipsed Cristiano Ronaldo as United's most expensive sale had he joined Al-Hilal for £100m. The transfer fee is likely to be lower this summer, with Fernandes' contract containing a clause reported to be set at around £57m for non-Premier League clubs.