Saudi reports have revealed the latest developments in negotiations between Saudi club Al Hilal and Portuguese star Bruno Fernandes, captain of Manchester United, as the club aims to sign the player during the current summer transfer window.

High financial demands to sign the Manchester United star
According to the Saudi newspaper "Al-Riyadiyah," Fernandes and his agent have requested an increase in his annual salary to €30 million for signing a three-year contract with Al Hilal, ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup scheduled for June.

Official meeting between Al Hilal and Fernandes’ agents
On May 5th, Al Hilal officials held a meeting with the player’s agents, Caetano Maria and Miguel Ruben, to discuss the contract terms and attempt to reach an agreement satisfying all parties.

Al Hilal ready to pay the release clause but seeks to reduce demands
Al Hilal’s management is working to lower the player’s financial demands despite being fully prepared to pay the €60 million release clause to break Fernandes’ contract with Manchester United. The player’s contract runs until June 2027, which complicates matters and adds to the financial challenge.

Al Hilal faces a tough challenge in the 2025 Club World Cup
Al Hilal is preparing to compete in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, where they are placed in Group 8 alongside Real Madrid, Pachuca, and Red Bull Salzburg. Signing a star like Fernandes is seen as a crucial step to boost the team’s chances of strong competition.

Bruno deal: Between ambitions and financial challenges
Negotiations between Al Hilal and Fernandes appear complex and full of challenges, balancing the club’s desire to secure a key signing to strengthen the squad against the player and agent’s high financial demands, with final developments expected that may bring surprises before the global tournament begins.