(Football news) The Red Devils have quietly put together the team they want, and now they are working to construct a group that can contend for a spot in the top four of the Premier League.
Matthijs de Ligt, a defender for Bayern Munich, and Erik ten Hag may soon be rejoining one other at Old Trafford following their time spent together at Ajax, if stories are to be believed.
Joshua Zirkzee, a fellow Dutchman, might eventually follow his countryman to the Theatre of Dreams as United looks to find a replacement for Rasmus Hojlund.
There will also be outgoings, however, with Casemiro among the big-earners who have been heavily linked with a lucrative switch to the Middle East.
Whether that materialises remains to be seen, yet it appears that one of Manchester United’s prized assets may also join a Saudi Pro League club before the end of the summer transfer window.
Fernandes given permission to speak about transfer
Manchester United will no longer stand in the way of Bruno Fernandes should he decide that a move to that league is his preference.
At the back end of 2023-24, the Portugal international addressed speculation regarding his future, declaring that he was happy with life at United yet wanted the club’s ambitions to align with his own.
Despite Manchester United officials having the opportunity to achieve that goal, they have seemingly relented to what is said to have been persistent interest in Fernandes.
Although the 29-year-old is said to have two options on the table, the report claims that Fernandes would be in favour of joining Al-Nassr over Al-Ittihad.
Another meeting is now due to take place between the relevant parties now that Portugal have been eliminated from Euro 2024, losing on penalties to France in their quarter-final on Friday night.
Lucrative contract being prepared for Fernandes
As expected, it is added that a contract which Manchester United would not be able to match is being prepared by the Public Investment Fund, who own both of the clubs in question.
PIF will allegedly attempt to agree a deal with Fernandes before making United an offer. There is no suggestion as to what United will demand, but the playmaker still has two years on his contract, plus the Premier League giants possess the option to extend it by a further 12 months.
Fernandes – the Manchester United captain – has contributed 79 goals and 66 assists from his 233 appearances in all competitions since arriving at the club in January 2020.
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