Overview

• Fernandes turned down a final Al-Hilal bid that reportedly would have doubled his near-£300,000 weekly wages
• Manchester United never received direct contact from the Saudi club and maintained they would only sell Fernandes if he sought a transfer
• The 30-year-old captain has contributed 98 goals and 86 assists in 290 appearances since joining United in January 2020
• Head coach Ruben Amorim expressed confidence in Fernandes’ commitment after post-season conversations in Asia
• United have signed Matheus Cunha for £62.5 million and hold about £100 million for further additions, with potential sales of Sancho, Rashford and Antony to supplement funds