Overview

• Reports from UK outlets say Al-Ittihad held a meeting with Bruno Fernandes' representatives in recent days.
• During those talks, the Manchester United captain was said to have requested a contract worth about £33 million per year.
• Fernandes earlier turned down a lucrative approach from Al-Hilal and has publicly stated he would only leave if United decide to sell.
• Coverage notes United view him as central to their project but have spent over £200 million on recruits, increasing scrutiny on potential sales.
• Neither the club nor the player has confirmed the latest contact, and no agreement has been announced with roughly a week left in the window.