Bruno Fernandes transfer latest as Manchester United consider Al-Hilal bid

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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is giving 'serious consideration' to a lucrative summer exit that would see him join Saudi Pro-League side Al-Hilal. It is understood the United star's representatives have held 'positive' talks over the last few days regarding a sensational summer exit, with a deadline set for next week.  Al-Hilal want to have Fernandes signed in time to feature for them at the revamped Club World Cup, which begins in the United States next month. The Saudi side face Real Madrid in their opening match of the tournament, before they face both RB Salzburg and Pachuca in the other group stage matches.  United are understood to be 'relaxed' about the situation, though there is a growing feeling the 30-year-old could decide to leave the club after their failure to qualify for the Champions League. Despite the wider failings of the club this past season, Fernandes once again shone as a world-class talent, with 19 goals and 20 assists across all competitions.  #MUFC #ManUtd #Transfers #Transfernews #Bruno #Fernandes #Saudi #AlHilal

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00:00Bruno Fernandes is giving serious consideration to a lucrative offer to leave Manchester United in the summer transfer window.

00:07It's understood that Saudi club Al-Hilal have made United an offer in the region of £80 million

00:13that would see Bruno Fernandes triple his wages and earn around £21 million a year if he were to join them in the summer transfer window.

00:22There's a strict deadline on the transfer to be completed.

00:25The Saudi club want to have Fernandes registered as a player in time for the Club World Cup which begins early next month.

00:32The Saudi side play Real Madrid in their opening match before they play RB Salzburg and Pachuca in the group stages over in the United States.

00:41For Manchester United, well it's an offer that they have to consider really due to the tight financial situation at the club

00:46but there is a question to be asked whether they can even afford to lose their club captain.

00:51Bruno Fernandes of course won the United Player of the Year award.

00:55Once again a record fourth time equaling that of Cristiano Ronaldo and David de Gea.

01:00He scored 19 goals, registered 20 assists across all competitions

01:04and there's a legitimate argument that United could have been relegated from the Premier League

01:08if not for the inspiration of Fernandes.

01:12There's often a debate about his fit in the side, the tactical set-up under Amerim

01:17and yes there might be players who are, in quotation marks, a better fit for United

01:22but are there any players who can match the inspiration and the ability of Bruno Fernandes,

01:28a player who is often derided by pundits, by rival fans

01:31and the reason for that is because he's very, very good at what he does.

01:34You know, he might not always have, you know, maybe, you know,

01:38he might not always have the temperament that some fans want

01:41and he might sometimes get a bit too animated, a bit too emotional on the pitch

01:45but is that really a bad thing, particularly for United's side

01:47that are looking to rebuild under Ruben Amerim?

01:50United are understood to be relaxed about the situation.

01:53They still feel that, you know, he has a key role to play at Old Trafford.

01:56Of course, he's had a new one-year contract extension last summer

01:59but after United missed out on Champions League qualification

02:02when defeating the Europa League foul to Tottenham

02:03there is a serious question to be asked.

02:06Fernandes is giving more consideration than ever before

02:08and it does feel like, for the first time really,

02:11there is a genuine possibility that Bruno Fernandes could leave

02:14Manchester United in the summer transfer window.

02:16Of course, these things can move quickly.

02:18United play Hong Kong in their final pre-season match,

02:21post-season match, sorry, on Friday

02:23and, yeah, we should have more updates in the coming days

02:26and by the time you even watch this video,

02:28we might even know what's going to happen with Bruno Fernandes

02:30but as of now, Fernandes has given serious consideration

02:33to a summer exit.

02:34Al-Halal, the Saudi club, have made an offer for him

02:38and we will see how it transpires to be.

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