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Daily Mail
17 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Bruno Fernandes is spotted dining with Al-Hilal 'secret agent' as Man United captain weighs up £200m Saudi mega-move
Bruno Fernandes fueled speculation surrounding a potential move to the Saudi Pro League after he was spotted dining with an Al Hilal star. On the table is an offer believed to be worth £200milion over a three-year contract. Al-Hilal will push the Man United captain for a response to their £700,000-a-week tax-free deal, before approaching the Red Devils with an offer in the region of £100m. Mail Sport understands Fernandes' agent, Miguel Pinho, spent three days at the Four Seasons hotel in Riyadh last week, where he held face-to-face talks with Al-Hilal officials. But Fernandes' agent was not the only one in contact with Al Hilal personnel. The player was spotted at Joao Cancelo's birthday party over the weekend, sharing a group meal to celebrate the former Man City star turning 31. The two countrymen both suit up for the Portuguese national team, but the timing of this link-up will only send speculation soaring. 🚨🚨| Bruno Fernandes was seen with national teammate and current Al-Hilal player João Cancelo today. [ @hilalstuff ] — centredevils. (@centredevils) June 1, 2025 Fernandes just recently jetted back from United's miserable post-season tour in the Far East, where they limply lost in Malaysia against ASEAN All-Stars, in front of fans who had paid up to £260 to attend. After the second game of their tour, in which they came back from a goal down to beat Hong Kong 3-1, Ruben Amorim insisted he does not believe Fernandes has played his last match for United. The beleaguered boss: 'I don't think so. I don't know for sure. I think he wants to stay. He is saying no to a lot of things. 'The club can find other ways to make money. The feeling I get is that he wants to continue for sure with Man United, you never know.' Fernandes' recent social media activity could also be seen as a hint that he plans on staying. The 30-year-old reposted United's post on Instagram officially announcing Matheus Cunha's £62.5m move to Old Trafford on Sunday. United sources have re-iterated that they do not want to sell Fernandes, but the club are under even greater financial pressure after their defeat by Tottenham in the Europa League final cost them £100m in Champions League revenue. Speaking after the final, Fernandes himself acknowledged the possibility of a summer exit. He said defeatedly: 'If the club thinks it's time to part ways because they want to do some cashing in or whatever, it's what it is. Football sometimes is like this.' Al Hilal are keen to sign the Portugal international in time for the revamped 32-team Club World Cup, which begins on June 14. They have been drawn in Group H alongside European champions Real Madrid, Red Bull Salzburg and Mexican side Pachuca.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Man United captain Bruno Fernandes shares cryptic message amid talk of mega-money move to Al-Hilal
Bruno Fernandes has posted a cryptic message on Instagram amid mounting speculation over a potential mega-money switch to Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia. The Manchester United captain, who has just led the club on a post-season tour of Asia, shared an Instagram Story on Saturday afternoon that read in his native Portuguese: 'Whatever happens, happens for a reason. Trust the process.' The post came just days after his agent, Miguel Pinho, held face-to-face talks with Al-Hilal officials at the Four Seasons hotel in Riyadh, in what was described by sources as a 'positive' meeting. It emerged earlier this week that Fernandes had been handed a 72-hour deadline to respond to Al-Hilal's final 'take it or leave it' offer. That deadline has now passed, but the outcome remains unclear. Al-Hilal are said to have offered a staggering financial package worth up to £200million over three years, including bonuses. As part of the deal, the Saudi giants are prepared to quadruple Fernandes' current weekly wage of £280,000 to a tax-free sum of £700,000. If the 30-year-old gives the green light then the Saudi club are expected to submit a formal bid in the region of £100m to United, who continue to insist they do not want to sell. However, defeat to Tottenham in last week's Europa League final deprived United of Champions League football and an estimated £100m in revenue – intensifying the financial pressure at Old Trafford. Speaking after the final, Fernandes himself acknowledged the possibility of a summer exit, saying: 'If the club thinks it's time to part ways because they want to do some cashing in, it is what it is.' Al-Hilal are keen to sign the Portugal international in time for the expanded Club World Cup, which begins on June 14. They have been drawn in Group H alongside European champions Real Madrid, Red Bull Salzburg and Mexican side Pachuca.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Ruben Amorim certain Bruno Fernandes will REJECT £100m Saudi transfer as he needs to play in ‘best league in the world'
RUBEN AMORIM believes Bruno Fernandes wants to stay at Manchester United — despite a £100MILLION offer from Saudi Arabia. Fernandes' agent, Miguel Pinho, held talks with Saudi side Al-Hilal at a Riyadh hotel on Thursday over a £700,000-a-week package for the United captain. 2 It would make him one of the world's highest-paid players. But Red Devils boss Amorim has a 'feeling' the Portuguese midfielder, 30, will stay at Old Trafford — and that the club can raise funds elsewhere despite failing to qualify for Europe. Fernandes played the first-half of United's 3-1 post-season friendly win over Hong Kong. And when asked if it was the skipper's final game for the club, Amorim said: 'I don't think so. 'I don't know for sure, nobody knows, but I don't think so. 'He is seeing us taking some actions to change all the things and I think that is all that he wants to stay. 'He's saying 'no' to a lot of things, but it shows that he wants to win. "He's really young, he's really good. He needs to be in the best league in the world.' JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS The Europa League final loss to Spurs capped a disastrous season and threatens to damage Amorim's rebuild, which includes a £62.5m deal for Wolves' Matheus Cunha. United player of the year Fernandes admitted after the loss in Bilbao that the club could end up cashing in on him, with Al-Hilal pushing to sign the playmaker ahead of next month's Club World Cup. Ruben Amorim breaks silence over futures of Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho Asked whether United could turn down such a fee, Amorim — who saw Chido Obi (twice) and Ayden Heaven score against Hong Kong — added: 'Yes. We can find another way to earn money. 'I'm the manager, I'm the coach but sometimes it's the decision of the player. 'I just have that feeling that he wants to stay.' Defender Harry Maguire, though, admits 'a lot of players' will be shown the door after the club finished 15th in the Prem. He said: 'We will make a lot of changes in the summer. There will be a lot of players who leave and hopefully a lot will come in. 'And that's down to the club to make sure they get that right and it's down to us players to make sure we are the ones involved.'
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Bruno Fernandes given ONE WEEK to decide on Man United future as Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal set deadline for Red Devils skipper to accept mega-money offer
Al-Hilal have given Bruno Fernandes one week to make a decision over leaving Manchester United for the Saudi Pro League before they walk away from the deal. The Riyadh club set an initial 72-hour deadline for Fernandes' representatives to come to the table over a final 'take it or leave it' offer believed to be £200milion over a three-year contract. The United captain's agent, Miguel Pinho, spent three days in Saudi this week during which he was shown every aspect of the club, according to sources. It ended in several hours of talks long into Thursday night at the Four Seasons hotel in Riyadh where Pinho has been staying. It's understood that the process has been complicated by Fernandes being on different time zones while on a post-season tour with United in the Far East which ended on Friday with a 3-1 win over Hong Kong China. Head coach Ruben Amorim said after the game that he doesn't expect it to be Fernandes' last game for the club, but the 30-year-old is now set to speak to his family and Pinho before making a final decision. Al-Hilal will push the player for a response to their offer of £700,000-a-week tax-free plus bonuses before approaching United with an offer in the region of £100m. The Saudi club are said to be impatient and want a marquee player in place for the Club World Cup next month. They have other targets and could pull the plug before the end of the one-week deadline if they sense that Fernandes is leaning towards staying at Old Trafford. Al-Hilal are keen to draft the 30-year-old as soon as possible in a bid to have him registered to play in the revamped Club World Cup next month. If he agrees to the terms being offered, the club are ready to issue the paperwork on a contract worth around £65m-a-season and make a formal approach to United with a bid in the region of £100m. United sources have re-iterated that they do not want to sell their best player, but the club are under even greater financial pressure after the defeat by Tottenham in Wednesday's Europa League final cost them £100m in Champions League revenue. Following United's devastating loss in Bilbao, Fernandes gave no guarantees that he will remain in Manchester next season. 'I have always been honest,' he said. 'If the club thinks it's time to part ways because they want to do some cashing in or whatever, it's what it is. Football sometimes is like this. 'I've always said I will be here until the club says to me that it's time to go. I'm eager to do more, to be able to bring the club to the great days. 'The day that the club thinks that I'm too much or it's time to part ways, football is like this, you never know it. But I've always said it and I keep my word in the same way.'
Telegraph
4 days ago
- Business
- Telegraph
Al-Hilal confident over Bruno Fernandes transfer as £100m Man Utd talks progress
Al-Hilal are increasingly confident of landing a deal for Bruno Fernandes after positive talks over the Manchester United captain. The Saudi Arabia champions have made Fernandes, 30, their main summer target and want to wrap up a move before the Fifa Club World Cup starts in a fortnight. Discussions over a stunning transfer have accelerated in the past few days with Fernandes's agent, Miguel Pinho, holding talks in the Four Seasons hotel in Riyadh which have led to Al-Hilal believing there is a genuine possibility of a deal. The Saudi Pro League (SPL) winners are looking to make up to three signings this summer and take advantage of United's financial problems with a deal that could be worth between £80million to £100m. United have gone on a post-season tour to generate funds – around £7.8m – after another season of making losses. Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe said they would have gone 'bust by Christmas' without cost-cutting measures. Fernandes is giving serious consideration to leaving United after six seasons and at the end of a campaign where he has clearly been their best player. Al-Hilal would offer him a handsome package to switch to the SPL, and are moving quickly to get ready for their summer tournament in America. He gave no guarantees over his future when asked towards the end of the season about plans for next season. United head coach Ruben Amorim has insisted he wants the player to stay but could also use the incoming money to reshape his squad. 'You can see by his performances. You can see by his leadership. You can see the passion he has for the game. In difficult moments Bruno is the guy who takes responsibility. He should do because he is the captain,' said Amorim.
