Al Hilal are increasingly confident of signing Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes in a mega-money move after \u2018a week of positive talks\u2019, per reports.<\/p>\n
The Red Devils don\u2019t want to lose the 30-year-old, who is undoubtedly one of their most important players, but their financial situation could force a sale.<\/p>\n
Wholesale changes are needed to Ruben Amorim\u2019s squad but in order to fund a major rebuild, player sales are first required and that\u2019s why a Fernandes<\/a> sale is a concrete possibility.<\/p>\n Saudi club Al Hilal have been engaged in talks with Fernandes. They are willing to spend \u00a3100m on the attacking midfielder, and have offered him a \u2018crazy salary.\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Al Hilal believe they are \u2018close\u2019 to securing a deal for Man Utd skipper Fernandes.<\/p>\n \u201cAl-Hilal now believe an agreement with Bruno Fernandes is close after a week of positive meetings. Fernandes is currently deliberating with his family,\u201d Jacobs posted on X.<\/a><\/p>\n A key factor in whether Fernandes agrees will be if the move is also right for his family. It will be more than just a football decision. Hilal want a final answer by Friday. No formal approach or bid yet to Manchester United, but Hilal\u2019s belief is a sale will be sanctioned if Fernandes asks to leave. #MUFC still insist they don\u2019t want to sell their captain.\u201d<\/p>\n READ MORE<\/strong>:\u00a0Man Utd announce Matheus Cunha transfer with blockbuster deal subject to two conditions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Fernandes out, new striker in for Man Utd?<\/p>\n Man Utd<\/a> have announced the signing of Matheus Cunha but they still have a lot of work to do in the transfer market, with a new striker next on their to-do list.<\/p>\n If the Red Devils recoup \u00a3100m or more from Fernandes\u2019 sale, that would go a long way in helping them sign a new front man.<\/p>\n Man Utd pushed to sign Liam Delap from Ipswich Town, who is available for just \u00a330m due to a release clause, but he has chosen to join Chelsea instead, with his medical now underway.<\/p>\n Amorim\u2019s side have now turned their attention to other options and as reported by TEAMtalk transfer insider Fraser Fletcher on May 30, Crystal Palace star Jean-Philippe Mateta figures highly on their shortlist.<\/a><\/p>\n Viktor Gyokeres, meanwhile, continues to be heavily linked with Man Utd, but they face tough competition from Arsenal and Barcelona for his signature.<\/p>\n Both Mateta and Gyokeres would likely cost in excess of \u00a350m and without player sales, that\u2019s difficult for Man Utd, as things stand.<\/p>\n Fernandes notched an impressive 19 goals and 20 assists across all competitions for Man Utd and the club have been warned it would be \u2018devastating\u2019 to lose him<\/a>, but after extensive talks with Al Hilal, an exit is now a concrete possibility.<\/p>\n DON\u2019T MISS<\/strong>:\u00a0Man Utd wages: Top 10 earners at Old Trafford revealed as Ratcliffe cost-cutting continues<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Latest Man Utd news<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49\u00a0Garnacho decides his next club as stunned Man Utd chiefs set prohibitive price<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49\u00a0Man Utd devise FOUR striker wishlist after second star joins Liam Delap in snubbing move<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n