Transfer Gossip: Fernandes Exit to Fund Midfield Revamp

- by Olatunji Johnson

Reports indicate a staggering €120 million agreement is in place with the Saudi Pro League, paving the way for a major squad reshuffle.

In a move that would signal a dramatic new direction for the club, Manchester United have reportedly agreed to a sensational €120 million deal to sell captain Bruno Fernandes to the Saudi Pro League next summer.

According to reports from IndyKaila, the framework of the transfer is already settled between the clubs, leaving only personal terms to be finalized with the 31-year-old Portuguese maestro.

This colossal fee is expected to be immediately reinvested into a major midfield overhaul, with Brighton’s Carlos Baleba and Newcastle’s Elliot Anderson lined up as the primary targets to refresh the United engine room.

The speculation around Fernandes’ future has been building for months. The club captain hinted at a potential departure after a disappointing defeat last season, and the allure of the Saudi league—which could more than double his current wages to a staggering €800,000 per week—presents a formidable temptation.

This planned succession represents one of the most significant shifts in the club’s recent transfer strategy. Fernandes has been the creative heartbeat of the team since his arrival, and his departure would mark the end of an era. However, with new leadership at the helm, the club appears to be making a calculated, if ruthless, decision to cash in on their star asset and build a new-look midfield for the future.

While the club has long admired Brighton’s rising star Carlos Baleba, the potential move for Newcastle’s Elliot Anderson would see United poach a highly-acclaimed talent from a Premier League rival. For United fans, the prospect of losing their captain will be a tough pill to swallow, but the promise of a bold, funded rebuild offers a compelling narrative for the future.

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