Saudi influence is continued in the Premier League as yet another big name makes headlines. Man United captain Bruno Fernandes is facing a big interest from Saudi Arabia. As per reports, the Portuguese are set to meet with Saudi officials. Bruno Fernandes is one of the highest-paid players at Man United and Saudi clubs have to make a strong bid to crack the deal.
It was Cristiano Ronaldo who set the tone in the winter of 2023 with a move to Al Nassr from Man United. Since then, Saudi Pro League clubs have come in power to attract European players in the summer. They signed some big names in the past summer like Neymar and Karim Benzema.
Premier League clubs like Liverpool suffered the most from the Saudi wave. They lost Fabinho and Jordan Henderson. Even Mo Salah was also on the radar of Saudi clubs and he may leave the club in 2024. We will see few more names in the upcoming winter transfer window. This window will be crucial for some top clubs in the Middle East.
Saudi Pro League have gained big popularity in the last one year. The brand value of this league has been increased. Now, they are keen to bring more quality players from Europe for 2024/25. They are already planning to sign Man City’s Kevin de Bruyne and Liverpool’s Mo Salah. As per Italian reporter Rudy Galetti, Man United skipper Bruno Fernandes is the new name on their wishlist.
Bruno Fernandes signed with Man United in the winter of 2020. He became a vital player in his debut season and he got an opportunity to replace Harry Maguire as the new captain of the team in 2023/24. The Portuguese has featured for the Red Devils in 200 games and scored 67 goals. The 29-year-old has netted three goals and provided two assists in 11 games in the Premier League this season.
The Man United captain was in great touch in the club’s weekend win in the top flight. Bruno Fernandes scored a late winner to earn vital three points against Fulham. It released some pressure from Erik ten Hag who was on the radar after regular defeats. The 29-year-old midfielder will be in action on Wednesday during the UEFA Champions League encounter against Copenhagen.
