Bruno Fernandes has been given a transfer ultimatum with a £100 million ($135m) offer on the table from Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal.
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Fernandes issued transfer ultimatumAl-Hilal want to sign the player before Club World CupAmorim hopeful that Fernandes will stayFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Manchester United captain Fernandes is reportedly giving serious consideration to exiting Old Trafford this summer and joining former Saudi champions Al-Hilal in a deal that could be worth £100m. Al-Hilal, who are all set to compete in the Club World Cup next month, are plotting an ambitious move to sign the Portuguese star before taking part in the tournament.
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Per , Fernandes has reportedly been issued a transfer ultimatum, whereby he has to make his decision over his future in the next seven days. The 30-year-old's agent, Miguel Pinho, recently spent three days at the Four Seasons hotel in Riyadh and held negotiations with representatives of Al Hilal.
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Amid speculations over the midfielder's future, United boss Ruben Amorim said that he remains hopeful that his compatriot will reject the lucrative Saudi offer to stay at United.
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The Red Devils have been advised to sell their marquee player if they formally receive an offer. The club are facing financial problems after missing out on £100m by losing to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final and failing to secure a Champions League slot.