Overview

• The Sun reports Al-Ittihad met Bruno Fernandes’ representatives and that the discussions were described as positive.
• During those talks, Fernandes is said to have requested a contract worth about £33 million per year, according to the same reporting.
• Manchester Evening News relays that the player is viewed as open to the move, though neither club has announced anything.
• Fernandes previously turned down interest from Al-Hilal and has said he would accept leaving if Manchester United chose to cash in.
• MEN adds that a significant sale could help fund midfield targets such as Carlos Baleba or Adam Wharton, which remains speculative at this stage.