Bruno Fernandes 'transfer meeting lined up' as Saudi club desperate for mega transfer

Al Hilal are reportedly not backing down in their ambitious transfer pursuit of , with club officials preparing for a third meeting with his representatives. Fahad bin Nafel, the president of the club, is said to have met with Fernandes' agent Miguel Ruben and lawyer Caetano Maria earlier this week.

According to , during these talks, Al Hilal proposed a lucrative three-year contract to the captain, which was politely declined by Fernandes' team. Despite the Red Devils' firm stance that the Portuguese international is crucial to their plans - a sentiment echoed by recently - and Fernandes' commitment to his Old Trafford contract until summer 2027, Al Hilal remain hopeful.

Sources from Saudi Arabia suggest that the club is planning a third meeting with Fernandes' camp in the hope of turning his head. The initial meeting between the parties took place in London, but they did not involve financial discussions.

Now, Al Hilal are gearing up for one last attempt, willing to show significant flexibility on potential salary demands to sway the player.

If the Middle Eastern outfit rule that their pursuit of Fernandes is proving too unlikely to proceed with , the Saudi side have shortlisted captain Bruno Guimaraes and 's Youri Tielemans as alternative targets.

Al Hilal are long-term admirers of Fernandes and have previously attempted to secure his services in 2023 and 2024, but those approaches were quickly dismissed.

The Saudi powerhouses are keen to strengthen their team with a host of star-studded signings for the Club World Cup, ahead of their Group H opening game against Real Madrid on June 18.