Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes could be lured to Saudi Arabia?
According to recent reports, Saudi Professional League giants Al-Hilal are keen to sign Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes. The club are hoping to sign the Portugal international to bring more international influence and strength to the team.
Al-Hilal have been monitoring the situation of Bruno Fernandes since before the opening of the summer transfer window. They had originally hoped to sign Liverpool star Mohamed Salah, but after Salah decided to stay at Liverpool, they turned their attention to Manchester United captain Bruno.
According to media reports in the Middle East, Bruno’s team of agents held preliminary talks with Al-Hilal on Monday, with the two sides having been in contact last year. However, Bruno signed a new long-term contract with Manchester United shortly afterwards, which runs until 2027 with an option to extend for a further year. This means that if both parties agree, he could be playing for Manchester United until 2028.
Despite widespread speculation about his possible departure, Bruno has continued to perform exceptionally well this season, scoring 19 goals and providing 18 assists in all competitions, making him one of the most consistent performers in the Manchester United squad. Head coach Ruben Amorim has also repeatedly stated that Bruno is a key part of his plans to rebuild the team.
Manchester United have also made it clear that they have not received any official offers from Al-Hilal. Even if such an offer were to materialize, Manchester United would choose to reject it, as the club’s stance is clear: they have no intention of selling their key players at this time.
In an interview in March, when asked if Real Madrid were interested in Bruno, Amorim joked: “No, he’s not going anywhere. I told him he’s not going anywhere!” He added: “We want to win the Premier League, so we have to keep our best players and although Bruno is 30 years old, he is in good physical condition and can play 55 games in a season. His goals and assists combined often exceed 30, and such a player is exactly what we need.
It is clear from these words that both the Manchester United management and coaching staff value Bruno’s role. Not only does he contribute offensively, but he is also one of the team’s spiritual leaders on the field. For Manchester United, keeping him is an important step in maintaining competitiveness.
In conclusion, although Al Hilal are interested in Bruno, the likelihood of him leaving Manchester United in the short term is very low. Manchester United are currently in a rebuilding phase and need experienced players like Bruno to take the team forward.
For the fans, it is undoubtedly good news to see their favorite player stay with the team. For other teams, trying to sign Bruno would likely require a higher price, and might even be impossible to achieve.
