Bruno Fernandes ‘REJECTS Al-Hilal transfer despite £200m package' as Man Utd star ‘wants to play at top level in Europe'
BRUNO FERNANDES has REJECTED an eye-watering offer from Saudi side Al-Hilal.
The Manchester United captain had been mulling over a three-year tax-free
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Bruno Fernandes will not be moving to Saudi Arabia this summer
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Fernandes, 30, was in Asia on the Red Devils' post-season tour last week.
Meanwhile, his agent Miguel Pinho headed to Riyadh for talks with Al-Hilal chiefs.
The Saudi Pro League outfit were keen on a quick response, ahead of their participation in the Club World Cup.
And according to transfer expert
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It's claimed that the Portuguese star "wants to play at the top level in Europe".
Fernandes remains under contract at Old Trafford until the summer of 2027.
United chiefs possess an option to extend the deal by a further 12 months.
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