According to the Daily Mail, the Saudi Pro League club is increasingly optimistic about the acquisition of Fernandes and told the player that he wanted a final decision before the end of May. The proposal includes a three -year contract with a basic weekly salary of 700,000 pounds sterling. Taking into account the signing bonuses and performance premiums, the amount could reach 65 million pounds sterling ($ 88 million) per season.
To speed up the transfer, Al-Hilal is also ready to pay 100 million pounds Sterling ($ 135 million) to United. This interest is notably motivated by the desire to present a renowned player in time for the Club World Cup, which will start next month. As the competition approaches, Al-Hilal should submit his final proposal in the coming days and would leave Fernandes only 72 hours to answer. In case of refusal, the club intends to turn to other targets.
Speaking after the defeat against the Spurs, Fernandes responded to rumors that circulated on his future. Frankly, he admitted the possibility of a sale to raise funds, declaring: ” If the club considers that it is time to separate to earn money, too bad. ”
Fernandes responded to rumors circulating on his future
The midfielder, who is celebrating his 30th anniversary this year, would be satisfied with United, but he would be attentive to his options carefully. While United is faced with a year without European competition and a compulsory salary drop of 25 % following its failure in the Champions League, the financial contrast with the al-Hilal offer is striking. In addition, the club's uncertain trajectory under the direction of Ruben Amorim may not inspire Fernandes enough confidence, who enters the last straight line of his best years.
Fernandes must make a choice
Despite this mining offer, United hesitates to separate from Fernandes, internal sources reaffirming that there is no desire to validate the sale. However, financial concerns could still play. The 2-1 defeat of Wednesday against Tottenham in the Europa League final ended the season without trophy, but also deprived United of qualification for the Champions League next season. This setback would have cost about 100 million pounds sterling at the club.
