Bruno Fernandes' Man Utd escape route?! Al-Hilal eye stunning swoop to sign Portugal international after Europa League final heartbreak

Sky Sports states the Saudi Pro League team's interest in the 30-year-old is not at an advanced stage at present but that could change as they are playing in the Club World Cup next month and can sign players during a special early transfer window between June 1-10.

Shortly after United's 1-0 Europa League final defeat to Spurs, Fernandes said he will stay with the club until they tell him "it's time to go". That has led to speculation he could be heading for pastures new as the Red Devils try to offload some of their players this summer to fund their warchest. But, head coach Ruben Amorim is desperate for him to stay, so an interesting off-season period lies ahead.

Sky add that the Portugal international, whose contract runs until 2027, is on a list of players Al-Hilal are targeting as they prepare for the Club World Cup in the United States next month, with group stage games against Real Madrid, Pachuca, and Red Bull Salzburg to come.

Fernandes' United will round off a dreadful season when they host Champions League-chasing Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday in the Premier League.