According to The Sun, some Manchester United players have urged skipper Bruno Fernandes to stay at the club beyond the summer amid a big-money link to Saudi Arabia. The club’s financial standing following their failure to qualify for the Champions League football may prove crucial in determining the futures of many stars including the Portuguese midfielder.
Manchester United’s defeat to Tottenham in the Europa League final has brought forward some unfiltered truths about the club. The failure to land Champions League football may have big consequences for the team, especially with the finances, as they are about to lose a lot of incoming money ahead of next season.
There are already question marks about the club’s ability to attract top talents without Champions League football, while they could sell top stars like Bruno Fernandes to bridge the gap on lost finances. Meanwhile, Fernandes could potentially leave alongside several other stars, with Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo linked with moves away from the club.
Fernandes does have big interest from Al-Hilal, with the report stating the Saudi Pro League club could potentially offer £100 million in fees and a salary package of around £700,000-a-week. The Portuguese star has been one of the lone bright stars in this Manchester United team, as his recent comments did spark an outrage among the fans.
He said, “If the club thinks it’s time to part ways because they want to do some cashing in, it is what it is.”
Those words suggest there have been talks in the background over the Saudi offer, and the club may have thought about selling for a big price. While Manchester United have maintained a stance that they are not interested in selling Fernandes, things could change if they are to spend money in the window.
Several of Manchester United’s current stars have reportedly urged Fernades to stay put at the club and continue to be part of Ruben Amorim’s side going forward. The report states that an exit for the Portuguese midfielder could shatter this current group, and could lead to more problems with the squad.
As of now, Fernandes has not explicitly suggested the idea of a departure despite his comments stating he might be open to the idea if Manchester United want it. There’s every chance for the club to accept a big money sale of their skipper, as much will depend on what their plans are for the summer transfer window.
