- Fernandes recently admitted he may need to be sold to balance books at United
- Al-Hilal are prepared to quadruple Fernandes’ salary of £280,000-a-week
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A former Premier League star who made a move to the Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal has sent a message to Bruno Fernandes as talk of the Man United midfielder doing the same thing intensifies.
Fernandes’ agent, Miguel Pinho, held face-to-face talks with Al-Hilal officials at the Four Seasons hotel in Riyadh this past week, in what was described by sources as a ‘positive’ meeting.
Al-Hilal are said to have offered Fernandes a staggering financial package worth up to £200million over three years, including bonuses.
As part of the deal, the Saudi giants are prepared to quadruple Fernandes’ current weekly wage of £280,000 to a tax-free sum of £700,000.
If the 30-year-old gives the green light then the Saudi club are expected to submit a formal bid in the region of £100m to United, who continue to insist they do not want to sell.
Ruben Neves joined Al-Hilal from Wolves two years ago and plays alongside Fernandes in the Portugal national team.
And he has encouraged his compatriot to follow in his footsteps.
‘I recommend all the players in the national team, of course,’ he told A Bola.
‘Fortunately, Portugal has produced a lot of talent and continues to do so. We are a lucky country in that respect.
‘We are also very hard-working. A very small country but one that has produced excellent players.
‘Just yesterday we saw four of our players (Gonçalo Ramos , Joao Neves , Nuno Mendes and Vitinha) lift the Champions League.
‘It is an excellent sign for Portugal . I would like to have any player from the national team in my team.’
