Saudi Arabian aspect Al Nassr have failed in an try and signal Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes.
Contact was made by way of intermediaries, however there was no formal method to Man Utd from Al Nassr, whose captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, is a Portugal team-mate of Fernandes.
The Man Utd midfielder rejected the possibility to affix Saudi Professional League rivals Al Hilal earlier this summer season.
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Al Hilal had been keen to virtually treble Fernandes’ £250,000-a-week wages, having been ready to pay Man Utd £100m to signal the membership’s captain.
However the 30-year-old turned down their supply as he didn’t need to transfer to Saudi Arabia at this stage of his profession.
Manchester United don’t need to promote their captain, who has a contract till 2027 with the choice of an extra yr.
The Portugal worldwide has contributed 98 objectives and 87 assists in 290 video games in all competitions since shifting to Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon in January 2020.
Fernandes has been in good kind on Man Utd’s pre-season tour of the USA, scoring each objectives within the 2-1 win over West Ham.
Highlights from the Premier League Summer season Sequence fixture between Manchester United and West Ham.
Why Bruno rejected Al Hilal transfer earlier this summer season
Fernandes confirmed in early June that he had rejected a mega-money transfer to Saudi Arabia and revealed how talks along with his spouse and Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim have been key in his choice.
Fernandes informed a Portugal press convention: “The president of Al Hilal known as me a month in the past to ask about the potential of me shifting there.
“I needed to wait some time to consider the long run. As I’ve all the time mentioned, I might be keen to do it if United thought it was finest to maneuver on.
Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes revealed discussions with supervisor Ruben Amorim have been key in his choice to reject Al Hilal’s supply.
“I spoke with Ruben Amorim, who actually tried to speak me out of it.
“I spoke to the membership, who mentioned they weren’t keen to promote me, provided that I needed to depart.
“From my aspect, it was a really formidable proposal, the president was a improbable particular person. I by no means talked concerning the cash, it ended up developing later, with my agent.
“I needed to make the choice as a household and perceive what I needed for my future. That was the query my spouse requested, what my skilled objectives can be. At no level did she say sure or no, she all the time supported me and put my skilled aspect first.
Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes rejects Al Hilal’s switch supply.
“It was a straightforward transfer, even at a household degree. I had Ruben Neves, Joao Cancelo. My youngsters are used to enjoying with theirs.
“However I merely need to keep on the highest degree, enjoying within the huge competitions, as a result of I nonetheless really feel able to that.
“I need to proceed to be completely happy and do what I like most. I am nonetheless very keen about this sport. It is my method of seeing soccer and I am proud of my choice.”
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