Manchester United braced for British record bid for Bruno Fernandes from Saudi Pro League giants Al Hilal - Paper Round

Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal are reportedly going to test Manchester United's resolve by offering a British record bid for Bruno Fernandes. Meanwhile, Galatasaray could make their loan signing of Victor Osimhen permanent, which would deeply frustrate Manchester United, and Real Madrid are ready to offer Liverpool a sum to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold before the start of the Club World Cup.

Al Hilal preparing for massive Fernandes bid

Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal are ready to launch an eye-watering bid for Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, it has been claimed.

A report in The Sun suggests Al Hilal could pay in excess of £115 million for the Portugal international.

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"Bruno Fernandes has received a mega-money offer from Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal, according to reports," reads the article.

"The Manchester United captain was first approached by the club last year before he signed a new contract at Old Trafford that runs until 2027.

"But the Saudis have not given up on bringing Fernandes to the Middle East and they have supposedly put money on the table.

"Journalist Ben Jacobs reports that Al-Hilal are ready to pay him a staggering £65million per season on a three-year deal.

"Fernandes has not yet responded and Man Utd do not want to sell their star man.

"But the mega-rich side will test their resolve amid the Red Devils needing to bring in funds for their own signings.

"Al-Hilal could reportedly smash the £115m British transfer record Chelsea paid Brighton for Moises Caicedo in 2023."

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Osimhen could sign for Galatasaray

Manchester United’s attempt to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli could end in frustration, according to a report in the Mirror.

The Red Devils have long been linked with a move for the striker, who has spent this season on loan at Galatasaray, where he has scored 33 goals in all competitions.

"Manchester United could lose out on the signing of Victor Osimhen this summer with the Nigerian set to make a call on his future," the article reads.

"According to Turkish outlet Milliyet, Galatasaray have managed to put together the £56m fee they have to pay in order to sign him permanently.

"Galatasaray boss Okan Buruk has also attempted to intervene, having promised Osimhen that he could stay at Galatasaray for a further season and play in the UEFA Champions League. The club would then not stand in his way if an offer to return to Europe was tabled in 2026.

"All that remains is for Osimhen to give his approval to a move."

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Real approach Liverpool to sign Alexander-Arnold early

Real Madrid could offer Liverpool between £500,000 and £850,000 to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold before the start of the FIFA Club World Cup.

The Liverpool defender has signalled his intention to leave The Reds when his contract expires at the end of June.

But according to a report in The Telegraph, Los Blancos are desperate to have him in their squad when the Club World Cup starts on June 14.

"Real Madrid have approached Liverpool to ask how much they want to release Trent Alexander-Arnold early from his contract so he can play for them in the Club World Cup," states the outlet.

"The approach was made on Tuesday morning with Liverpool now considering their response the day after Alexander-Arnold announced on social media he was ending a 20-year association with the club.

"The right-back will join Real on a five-year contract but, officially, his deal with Liverpool does not expire until June 30. That would rule him out of the group stages of the Club World Cup, with Real’s opening game on June 18 against Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal.

"It remains to be seen what kind of fee Liverpool will demand if they agree to Real signing the 26-year-old early. Real are set to follow up their initial approach with an offer with sources in Spain suggesting it could be between £500,000 and £850,000. It also remains to be seen whether Real would cover the final weeks of Alexander-Arnold’s salary at Liverpool."

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Arsenal could move for Lee

Arsenal could reignite their interest in Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Lee Kang-In this summer.

The Sun claims The Gunners have been put on red alert, with the South Korea international reportedly unhappy at the Ligue 1 giants.

"Arsenal are considering another move for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Lee Kang-In," reads the article.

"Mikel Arteta was interested in the South Korean in January, and new Gunners sporting director Andrea Berta will encourage him to make room in his squad for the 24-year-old.

"Berta was the driving force behind a failed bid from Atletico Madrid for Lee in 2023 when he left La Liga outfit Mallorca for the Parc des Princes.

"But it has not worked out for him in Paris as he remains a fringe member of Luis Enrique’s squad after almost two seasons at the club.

"The former Valencia playmaker has started 18 league games this season, the same number as in his first season at the club, but doubled his 2023-24 goal tally by registering six times in Ligue 1.

"Last week, L’Equipe named Lee on a list of players the French champions will look to offload this summer.

"PSG want to recoup their £18.7m outlay and will not listen to any offers below £17m.

"The French sports daily reported that Lee is dissatisfied with his playing time, and indicated that he will seek a new team this summer."

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