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Al Hilal no longer offering Bruno Fernandes escape route from Man United for one reason

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Al-Hilal have reportedly ended their pursuit of Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes due to having already allocated all their overseas player slots. The Saudi club had been preparing a move for Fernandes in January, but TEAMtalk understands that they will not be offering him an escape route from Old Trafford.

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Al-Hilal have reportedly ended their pursuit of Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes due to having already allocated all their overseas player slots. The Saudi club had been preparing a move for Fernandes in January, but TEAMtalk understands that they will not be offering him an escape route from Old Trafford. Fernandes is in the final 12 months of his contract at United.

Fernandes has struggled this season, managing five goals and two assists in 13 games across competitions, and has been embroiled in controversy after questioning Michael Carrick's tactics. Despite this, he remains a key player for United, and the club is likely to trigger a one-year option in his deal to prevent him from leaving for free.

United are expected to address their squad needs in the winter transfer window, with a new striker and left-back on the agenda. The club is also looking to make defensive reinforcements next year, and it would be wise for them to tie Fernandes down to a new deal rather than risk losing him and having to find a suitable replacement.

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Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes is in the final 12 months of his contract at Old Trafford and his future continues to make headlines. The Portuguese was also linked with an exit last year amid interest from the Middle East but ended up staying. He went on to have a record-breaking campaign, registering 21 assists in the Premier League and winning the Player of the Season award. Unfortunately, Fernandes has not been at his best this year, and has managed five goals and two assists in 13 games across competitions. The Red Devils skipper has also been embroiled in controversy after publicly questioning Michael Carrick’s tactics following the 4-1 defeat to Como. It was previously suggested that United are already in talks to tie their talisman down to a new deal.

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