Saudi Pro League Expected to Bid for Multiple Manchester United Stars

Manchester United have begun planning for the January transfer window after a poor start to the 2025–26 season and an early League Cup exit, following a summer recruitment drive of more than £200m intended to fit Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-3 system. Several senior players are attracting Saudi interest: Harry Maguire — whose contract was extended to 2026 — is linked with Al-Nassr and Al-Ettifaq and could be sold in January, while Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes have also been targeted by SPL clubs. Bruno is a particular focus after Al-Hilal’s reported £100m bid was rejected in the summer and renewed approaches are expected, with offers said to include more than double his current salary, forcing United to weigh potential income against on-field damage if they sell their captain mid-season. Younger talents such as Kobbie Mainoo are also being monitored by interested clubs (Napoli among them), suggesting United may balance outgoing sales with squad reshaping. United have also been linked with incoming options, notably Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen — recently operated on for a back issue and seeking playing time ahead of the World Cup — alongside other targets as the club prepares for significant January activity.