Ruben Amorim explains why Bruno Fernandes was named in Man Utd XI vs Hong Kong despite Al-Hilal transfer interest
RUBEN AMORIM has explained why Bruno Fernandes was picked against Hong Kong despite Al-Hilal's transfer interest.
Manchester United are on a post-season tour of the Far East.
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Ruben Amorim explained Bruno Fernandes' inclusion
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Bruno Fernandes was picked to play against Hong Kong
They played against ASEAN All-Stars earlier this week and lost - without captain Fernandes.
But the talisman returned against Hong Kong, despite being subject of a £100million bid from Saudi side Al-Hilal.
Asked why Fernandes was selected, Amorim said: "Yes because we need to respect and do better than the last game.
"We understand the players are tired from all the commercial things for our fans.
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"Now it's time to perform to show good things for our fans."
Fernandes, 30, is said to be
His agent is understood to have held productive talks with Al-Hilal.
They are proposing a tax-free £700,000-a-week deal for Fernandes, who could sign a three-year contract.
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That could include £200m in bonuses, though Fernandes is still yet to make his mind up.
Fernandes is just one of several
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