Overview
- CaughtOffside reports Cristiano Ronaldo contacted Fernandes over a move to Al-Nassr this summer, an invitation the United captain declined.
- Agent-linked sources cited by CaughtOffside say Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad made approaches in recent months, with Jorge Jesus making two attempts to sign him.
- TalkSPORT, via the Mirror and Manchester Evening News, reports Fernandes could be open to a transfer next summer to Saudi Arabia, MLS or another top European league.
- United prefer to keep their captain, but CaughtOffside says club sources acknowledge he is one to watch from January 2026 as the opportunity to command a major fee narrows.
- The Mirror and MEN recount that Al-Hilal considered a £100m bid with £700,000 per week wages, while Fernandes told Sky Sports he intends to remain until the club decides otherwise.