Man Utd line up two Bruno Fernandes replacements ahead of £70m Saudi onslaught

Manchester United won’t resist a £70 million offer for Bruno Fernandes, but would instead use it to partially fund their midfield revamp.The Portuguese has been the club’s most influential player over the past five years or so, as confirmed by his illustrious figures. He joined the Red Devils in January 2020 and has been the club’s captain since the summer of 2023.This has also been the case this season, as despite the arrivals of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, Fernandes continues to prove that he’s irreplaceable in the side. Bruno’s Man Utd stats per season Appearance Goals Assists 19/20 22 12 8 20/21 58 28 17 21/22 46 10 14 22/23 59 14 15 23/24 48 15 13 24/25 57 19 19 25/26 16 4 6 Total 306 102 92 The 31-year-old has been dropped to a deeper position this season, playing in the double pivot, but it hasn’t truly affected his attacking charts. He has already contributed with four goals and six assists in 16 appearances.But although he remains an integral player at the club, MUFC could end up sacrificing Bruno in 2026.Man United willing to sell Bruno Fernandes for £70mHaving revamped their attack in 2025, United are plotting a midfield overhaul next, and according to The Daily Briefing, the skipper could be part of the exodus. Fernandes has been a target for Saudi Pro League giants over the past few years. Last summer, he ended up rejecting a bid from Al-Hilal, but only after lengthy negotiations.(Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)As the source explains, the same suitor will launch a new onslaught in 2026, while their rivals, Al-Ittihad, are expected to join the fray.Man Utd are anticipating offers in the region of £70 million, which could be enough to convince them to part ways with their captain, who will be 32 in the summer, and currently runs on a contract that will expire in June 2027.Man Utd eyeing moves for Carlos Baleba & Elliot AndersonThe report adds that this sum could prove vital for INEOS, who have identified Carlos Baleba and Elliot Anderson as their main targets to bolster the midfield. The Nottingham Forest star is a box-to-box midfielder who could replace Bruno in the No.8 role, albeit with different characteristics.On the other hand, Brighton’s Cameroonian enforcer could fill in for Casemiro, whose contract will expire at the end of the season, or even the disappointing Manuel Ugarte.All in all, parting ways with Bruno is certainly a risky move on United’s part, but the offers could be too tempting to resist, especially considering the aforementioned circumstances.