Al Hilal are reportedly unwilling to give up on signing Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes this summer. They are set to hold a third meeting with the Portuguese player’s entourage after their initial offers were rejected.
As per a report in the Daily Mirror, Al Hilal offered Fernandes a three-year deal, but it was rejected by his inner circle. He has a contract until 2027 at Manchester United and the Red Devils are keen on holding on to their star player.
Mirror report that the president of Al Hilal, Fahad bin Nafel, met with Fernandes’ agent Miguel Ruben and lawyer Caetano Maria on Monday, May 5. They are pushing to get an agreement with the Portuguese star and are planning to offer him a lucrative contract to change his mind.
Ruben Amorim spoke about the interest from Saudi Arabia in signing Fernandes and said (via the BBC):
Paul Scholes spoke about Saudi Arabian interest in Bruno Fernandes and claimed that Manchester United should not sell their star player. He stated that the midfielder is the best player at the club and they should ensure that the big money offer on his table does not turn his head.
Scholes said (via Daily Mirror):
Bruno Fernandes has repeatedly stated that he has no plans to leave Manchester United. The Portuguese midfielder has scored 19 goals and provided 19 assists in a disappointing season for the Red Devils.
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