Bruno Fernandes has reportedly been handed a seven-day ultimatum by Al-Hilal to decide on a move to Saudi Arabia, with the club eager to secure the Manchester United captain before next month's Club World Cup. The Saudi side have offered to triple his salary and are willing to pay a transfer fee in the region of £100 million.
According to reports, Al-Hilal have made it clear that Fernandes must make up his mind within a week, otherwise the offer will be withdrawn. The 30-year-old is said to be open to leaving Old Trafford after five years, with productive talks taking place behind the scenes and club president Fahad bin Nafel making a direct pitch to the midfielder.
However, Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has insisted that Fernandes is not going anywhere. "I want Bruno here. We want to win the Premier League again, we want the best players with us," Amorim said. "He's not going anywhere. We are in control of the situation." The United boss added that Fernandes is "really happy" at the club and understands their plans for the future.
The £100 million budget for the transfer has already been signed off by Al-Hilal chiefs, with funds previously allocated for a move for Mohamed Salah being retained. The Saudi club want Fernandes to join before the start of the Club World Cup, where they will face Real Madrid, Red Bull Salzburg and Pachuca in the group stages.
It remains to be seen whether Fernandes will decide to boost his bank balance in Saudi Arabia or stay at United under Amorim's leadership. The midfielder has been a key player for the Red Devils, consistently contributing over 30 goals and assists per season.
