Overview
- Football Insider reports United could consider cashing in at around £100m depending on team performance, citing former chief scout Mick Brown.
- An X account promoted by Football365 and CaughtOffside claims a £100m sale to the Saudi Pro League is already agreed to fund moves for Carlos Baleba and Elliot Anderson, but this remains unverified.
- Saudi clubs, including Al‑Hilal, were prepared to pay about £100m in the summer, with Fernandes opting to stay for the 2025/26 season.
- United are described as preparing for renewed approaches in January and next summer as interest from Saudi Pro League teams persists.
- Rio Ferdinand has publicly argued the club should accept a £100m offer for Fernandes and reinvest in midfield targets such as Baleba and Adam Wharton.