Manchester United players are begging Bruno Fernandes not to leave the club this summer, with fears his sale could see the dressing room fall apart.
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United players "beg" Fernandes to stayMidfielder says he could leaveSaudi offer on the tableFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
A report in quotes a source claiming the players "all respect" Bruno and that they have "sent him messages letting him know how valued he is". There has been speculation surrounding the talismanic midfielder's future, with United desperate to raise funds after losing the Europa League final and missing out on Champions League qualification.
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Speaking after that final, Fernandes even suggested he is open to leaving the club should they decide to sell him, saying: "If the club thinks it’s time to part ways because they want to do some cashing in, it is what it is."
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Fernandes is said to have an offer on the table from Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal, who are willing to pay £100 million ($135m) for the 30-year-old and pay him £700k per week. United could choose to take the money and use it to rebuild, but Fernandes' team-mates hope for the opposite.
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United complete their sorry season at home to Aston Villa on Sunday, aiming to at least improve their current position of 16th in the Premier League table.