Al-Hilal Make £200m Bid for Bruno Fernandes

Bruno Fernandes is facing a 72-hour deadline from Saudi club Al-Hilal, who have offered him a lucrative deal worth up to £200 million and a substantial transfer fee to Manchester United. The approach comes as United endure severe financial pressures following a disastrous season, finishing as low as 16th or 17th in the league and missing out on Champions League qualification. Despite Fernandes reiterating his wish to stay at United, he has acknowledged that the club may sell him to balance their finances, with nearly every player reportedly available for sale. The transfer interest coincides with Fernandes' emotional ties to his former club Sporting CP and his regret at not having deeper conversations with Sir Alex Ferguson. Al-Hilal's pursuit aims to secure Fernandes as a marquee signing ahead of the Club World Cup. The situation underscores both Fernandes' significance to United and the club's current instability.