Bruno Fernandes, the captain of Manchester United, could be gone by next week, and the Saudi transfer is not a rumor anymore.
Saudi giants Al-Hilal have reportedly given Bruno Fernandes just 72 hours to decide if he’ll walk away from Old Trafford for an eye-watering £200 million mega transfer. The three-year offer? A jaw-dropping £700,000 a week, sweetened with bonuses that push his earnings to £65M a year.
And yes, that’s £100 million on the table for United too, if they’re ready to cash in.
The Catch? United Don’t Want to Let Him Go… But Might Have To
Sources close to the club insist they want to hold on to their best player, especially after an abysmal season where they finished as low as 16th or 17th and lost out on £100M in Champions League revenue. But Fernandes himself opened the door, admitting post-Europa League final:
“If the club thinks it’s time to part ways… it is what it is.”
That quote? It’s not just honest, it’s headline-worthy. And it perfectly sums up the chaos Manchester United find themselves in.
Why This Could Actually Happen
Let’s break it down:
- 25% wage cuts kick in now that United are out of Europe.
- Adidas wants £10M back due to missed Champions League targets.
- Almost every player is up for sale this summer under Ruben Amorim.
- Bruno is 30. This may be his last big payday.
And don’t forget: Al-Hilal need a marquee name NOW for the Club World Cup next month. If Fernandes stalls, they’ll move on, fast.
The Saudi Sweetener
It’s not just about the money. Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Al-Nassr and still made Portugal’s squad. Fernandes knows he could follow that path and keep his international dream alive.
Al-Hilal’s offer includes:
- £100M transfer fee to United
- £700,000 base salary/week
- £65M/year in total compensation
- Instant icon status in Saudi football’s growing empire
United’s Meltdown: Fire Sale Incoming?
Bruno’s dilemma is just the beginning. Here’s what else is reportedly on the chopping block:
- Marcus Rashford: Available for £40M, with Barcelona circling
- Alejandro Garnacho: Wants talks after Europa League benching
- Rasmus Højlund: Bought for £72M, could go for £30M
- Antony: Could be offloaded for £25M
- Sancho: A loan disaster, a £5M penalty, and a £275K/week headache
Amorim’s “summer rebuild” looks more like a fire sale, and Bruno’s exit might just light the match.
What Happens Next?
Al-Hilal want an answer by the end of May. If Bruno says yes, expect a record-breaking deal to hit headlines by the weekend. If not? It’s likely curtains on the Saudi dream, at least for now.
But fans are nervous. Fernandes has carried this club for years, and if he walks now, many fear United may spiral even further.
TL;DR
- Bruno Fernandes has 72 hours to decide on a £200M move to Al-Hilal
- United don’t want to sell, but may have no choice
- A Club World Cup deadline is pushing Saudi urgency
- Bruno’s exit could trigger mass sales across the squad
Stay tuned, this transfer saga is just heating up.
Alex Carter is an experienced sports journalist with over a decade of covering international and domestic sports events. From the roar of football stadiums to the high-octane energy of F1 tracks, Alex delivers in-depth analysis and exclusive interviews with sports icons. His passion for sports extends to coaching local youth teams on weekends.
