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Manchester United could part ways with captain Bruno Fernandes this summer amid Saudi interest.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has found himself at the center of transfer speculation, with reports suggesting his representatives recently held talks with Al-Hilal officials about a potential move to Saudi Arabia.
The proposed transfer could allow the 30-year-old Portuguese international to feature in the upcoming Club World Cup.
While Fernandes remains a committed leader on the pitch, he has not offered assurances about his long-term future at Old Trafford.
With Manchester United reportedly open to a squad overhaul, here are three key reasons the club might be tempted to cash in on their talismanic midfielder.
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3. Freshen Up the Squad
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Manchester United are at a crossroads following a disappointing season that culminated in a Europa League final loss to Tottenham Hotspur on May 21.
According to Sky Sports, the club’s management has signaled a willingness to entertain offers for almost every player in the squad, including high-profile names like Casemiro, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Andre Onana, Rasmus Hojlund, Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho, and even Fernandes himself.
While Fernandes has been one of United’s most dependable performers and a vocal leader since his arrival in 2020, he is also among the longest-serving players.
With Ruben Amorim tipped to overhaul his squad this summer, offloading Fernandes could be part of a broader rebuild aimed at injecting youth, energy, and a new tactical identity into the squad.
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2. Raise Funds for Summer Transfers
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Revamping a team as large and historic as Manchester United doesn’t come cheap.
To attract top-tier talent, United will need significant financial backing, something the club is actively seeking through player sales.
According to BBC Sports, Fernandes’ potential move to Al-Hilal could fetch a hefty £80 million.
That sum would provide a substantial boost to the club’s summer transfer budget, enabling them to make marquee signings or invest in several emerging talents.
Selling Fernandes could thus serve a dual purpose of freeing up a place in the squad and funding reinforcements that align with a new tactical vision.
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1. Balancing the Books
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With United missing out on European football for the upcoming season, the club’s financial structure is under pressure.
Their wage bill ranks among the highest in the Premier League, and the absence of Champions League or even Europa League revenue could force some tough decisions.
Fernandes is one of the club’s top earners. Offloading him would immediately ease the wage burden and help United stay within financial fair play regulations.
In a period of financial recalibration, parting ways with a high-salary veteran could be seen as a necessary, if painful, move.
Fernandes remains one of the most influential figures at Manchester United, both on and off the pitch.
However, the winds of change are blowing through Old Trafford and the club may see this summer as the right time to part ways with their captain. While it would mark the end of an era, it could also lay the foundation for a new chapter in Manchester United’s storied history.
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