Al Hilal prepare £200m salary package to lure Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United

Saudi Pro League giants Al Hilal are reportedly ready to break the bank with an eye-watering £200 million salary package to sign Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes this summer.

Sources close to the deal revealed that the Saudi club has identified the Portuguese midfielder as a marquee target and is preparing a multi-year contract that could make him one of the highest-paid footballers in the world.

The proposed package is said to include annual wages, image rights, performance bonuses, and commercial endorsements—all adding up to a staggering £200 million over the course of the deal.

The bold move underscores the Saudi Pro League’s ongoing strategy to attract elite European talent as it continues to expand its global profile. Al Hilal, who already boast the likes of Neymar and Ruben Neves, see Fernandes as the ideal leader to bolster their midfield and add European pedigree to the squad.

Bruno Fernandes, 30, joined Manchester United in January 2020 and has since become one of the club’s most influential players. Despite a turbulent season for the Red Devils, the Portuguese international has remained a consistent performer, registering double-digit goals and assists across competitions.

While Manchester United have not officially commented on Al Hilal’s approach, sources within the club suggest Fernandes is not for sale. However, the scale of the offer could test United’s resolve, especially as the club looks to fund a summer rebuild under current manager Ruben Amorim.

Fernandes, currently under contract at Old Trafford until 2027, has not made any public comments regarding a potential move. His commitment to the club has never been in doubt, but with lucrative offers now a hallmark of Saudi football’s rapid growth, the decision could rest on personal and professional ambitions.

The coming weeks will be crucial as Al Hilal look to open negotiations and Manchester United weigh the pros and cons of keeping their talisman amid growing interest from abroad. For now, the Red Devils face a new transfer battle that could shape the future of their midfield.