In a deal that Red Devils legend Cristiano Ronaldo is involved in, Al-Nassr is poised to pounce on Old Trafford and grab Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes.
Next season, Cristiano Ronaldo wants Bruno Fernandes to join him in the Saudi Pro League and quit Manchester United.
Al-Nassr, Ronaldo’s team, has made Fernandes their top priority. Ronaldo is pressuring the Saudi team to sign the Portuguese midfielder, Fernandes, and they are prepared to spend a lot of money to do so.
The captain of United, Fernandes, met with club executives last week to talk about his future and the club’s future goals after growing disillusioned at Old Trafford. According to reports, Fernandes asked new United investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his football leadership group for guarantees regarding their plans for the squad going forward.
The 29-year-old’s contract with United expires in 2027, so the club is not worried about losing him. However, United has acknowledged in private that they must match Fernandes’ goals—he has only won one trophy since joining the team in 2020.
After a terrible season, United has failed to secure a spot in the Champions League for the upcoming season and may not make it to Europe at all.
In December 2022, Al-Nassr acquired Ronaldo from United after the legendary player staged his departure from Old Trafford by claiming in a shocking interview that he did not think highly of manager Erik ten Hag.
The opulent Saudi team hopes to bolster its roster in several areas, chief among them the addition of an offensive midfielder, with Fernandes the top choice. This summer, Al-Nassr is anticipated to put United to the test with a big offer.
It’s unclear if Ratcliffe will take advantage of Fernandes. However, to make room for big additions, United will first need to trade a few household names due to budgetary constraints at Old Trafford. This summer, United plans a major squad revamp.
Several players, including Anthony Martial, Christian Eriksen, Casemiro, Jadon Sancho, and Mason Greenwood, have announced their departures, including Raphael Varane.
