Fernandes targets Champions League football as Man Utd transfer decision made

BRUNO FERNANDES is ready to snub a mega money move to Saudi Arabia and stay with Manchester United this summer.

The Old Trafford skipper, 31, has had interest from Al Hilal and Al Ittihad over the past few months – but knocked both of them back.

2 Bruno Fernandes will remain committed to Man Utd amid interest from Saudi Arabia Credit: Alamy

There has been a feeling he could be tempted by a lucrative switch to the Middle East once this summer’s World Cup is out of the way.

However sources close to the former Sporting Lisbon ace says he sees his future with the Red Devils and is fully on board with the project.

Fernandes believes a top five finish and a return to Champions League football next season is still possible – despite their wobbly start to the campaign.

The Portuguese is under contract at the Theatre of Dreams until 2027 with United having the option of a further 12 months on top of that.

He has been a huge player for them in recent years and last month notched his 100th goal for the club.

Boss Ruben Amorim has used him in a deeper role this season – after spending around £130million on Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo .

Man Utd currently sit tenth in the Premier League table with ten points from seven games.

Speaking after the 2-1 win over Chelsea last month, Amorim praised Fernandes for his impact on the squad.

He said: "He deserves all the praise.

"That guy deserves to be in the history of our club, not just for what he does but for what his team conquers."

SINCE Fernandes made his debut on February 1, 2020, he is leading in loads of areas for United (stats all comps)

GOALS SCORED Bruno Fernandes - 100 Marcus Rashford - 74 Anthony Martial - 30 ASSISTS Bruno Fernandes - 83 Marcus Rashford - 34 Alejandro Garnacho - 19 CHANCES CREATED Bruno Fernandes - 833 Luke Shaw - 231 Marcus Rashford - 208 TOTAL SHOTS Bruno Fernandes - 832 Marcus Rashford - 490 Alejandro Garnacho - 324 PENALTIES SCORED Bruno Fernandes - 39 Marcus Rashford - 5 Cristiano Ronaldo - 4 MINUTES PLAYED Bruno Fernandes - 25,326 Harry Maguire - 18,827 Marcus Rashford - 15,777 GAMES PLAYED Bruno Fernandes - 298 Marcus Rashford - 225 Harry Maguire - 220

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