Overview
- Fresh reporting says a transfer next month is increasingly likely, with suggestions the captain may have played his last game for the club.
- Saudi Pro League teams are understood to be preparing lucrative offers, with Al‑Hilal previously pursuing the player and renewed bids now anticipated.
- Multiple outlets report a £52.5 million release clause that can be triggered by clubs outside the Premier League, shaping price and leverage.
- Former United chief scout Mick Brown says the club has not ruled out a sale and is preparing for the possibility as part of wider squad planning.
- Fernandes is sidelined by a hamstring injury with a January return targeted, which could complicate the timing of any potential move.