Man United relegation odds boost as Bruno Fernandes reportedly rejects Al-Hilal
Man United's relegation odds were slashed immediately after their Europa League defeat but have since reversed after reports Bruno Fernandes have
It has been an awful season for Man United fans but they could soon light at the end of the tunnel with the news that captain Bruno Fernandes has reportedly rejecting an approach by Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal. The Portuguese international was heavily linked to joining the the Saudi club but has turned down the club despite being offered a huge £700,000 per weekly wage - which is around double what he is earning at Old Trafford.
Fernandes, 30, has been by far one of United's very few standout players this season after the Red Devil's experienced a tumultuous season which saw their manager sacked, a woeful defence of their FA Cup title and finishing just three places above the relegation zone - their worst ever finish in the Premier League era to date.
The boost could be seen as a catalyst to project United back in the top five conversation instead of finding themselves in the very bottom half of the Premier League table. However, this would only merely paper over the cracks keeping hold of their club captain as Ruben Amorim looks to recruit the squad he wants for next season.
Amorim, who joined from Sporting Lisbon in November, admitted he originally wanted to join in the summer to make his impact but was persuaded by the board to move to Old Trafford when the job was made available after Ten Hag's sacking. Since then he has only achieved a 38% win record at United with 16 wins from 42 matches in all competitions last season which included the Europa League final defeat last month.
Securing Champions League football would have propelled United back up to the elite platform in Europe once again but were denied by Tottenham in Bilbao meaning the three-time European champions go into next season with no European football for the first time in 11 years.
United's head coach is tasked to show huge improvements in the first-team squad next season with only Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup the three competitions they will be in for next season but even then, they remain one of the most popular bets placed to be relegated from the top tier of English football for the first time since 1974.
Could Man United really be facing a relegation battle?
After their Europa League defeat, United's odds were slashed to 16/1 to be relegated but some bookies have reacted to the news of Fernandes staying as a positive one and is now trading best price at 20/1 at the moment with Betfred. Many bookies remain the same at the moment with bet365, William Hill, Sky Bet and Paddy Power all trading at 16/1 for the Red Devils to drop down to the Championship.
However, despite the somewhat surprising price on one of the most successful clubs in England with 19 league titles, the bookies have shorter odds on more than half the league after. No surprises that newcomers Sunderland (1/3), Burnley (4/9) and Leeds United (4/5) are all the main favourites to drop down.
Even last season's overachievers Nottingham Forest, who are in the Europa Conference League next season, are priced at 9/1 along with Bournemouth as Nuno Espirito Santo's side deal with the schedule demands that European football offers in an already compact season.
Premier League relegation odds
Here are the latest odds from Betfred:
Sunderland - 1/3
Burnley - 4/9
Leeds United - 4/5
Wolves - 7/2
Fulham - 11/2
Brentford - 11/2
Everton - 7/1
West Ham - 7/1
Crystal Palace - 13/2
Bournemouth - 9/1
Nottingham Forest - 9/1
Brighton - 12/1
Man United - 20/1
Man City - 20/1
BAR - 40/1
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