Man Utd’s €120m ‘secret deal’ EXPOSED: Bruno Fernandes exit funds double midfield swoop

Robin Bairner
Robin Bairner
  • 8 Oct 2025 11:13 BST
  • 4 min read
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Manchester United have a sensational €120 million agreement in place for Bruno Fernandes that will spark a dramatic midfield overhaul at Old Trafford.

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Bruno will be sold to the Saudi Pro League next summer and Man Utd will use the proceeds from the deal to fund two blockbuster midfield signings in the form of Baleba and Anderson, according to IndyKaila.

It adds that all that is required is for Bruno to agree to personal terms for the move.

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The in-the-know account claims: “We have been told a high-level secret for Man Utd’s transfer plans.

“We understand that Bruno Fernandes will be sold to the Saudi Arabia league for £100m in the summer.

“The deal is already agreed between all parties, according to sources, and it seems like Bruno Fernandes is just waiting to sort out personal terms.

“The funds from Bruno's transfer are expected to be used to bring in Carlos Baleba and Elliot Anderson.”

United are known to be long-term admirers of Brighton midfielder Baleba, while Elliot Anderson has been one of the most acclaimed midfielders in the Premier League over the last 18 months.

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Bruno to Saudi rumours heating up again

Bruno Fernandes has long been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League.

He suggested that he could be open to leaving to the big-spending division following Man Utd’s Europa League loss to Tottenham Hotspur last season, while rumours have picked up again in recent days.

The Manchester Evening News reported that Man Utd believe that Saudi will launch a €120m bid for Bruno in January, with Pro League sides willing to offer the 31-year-old a bumper salary to move.

It is claimed that his wages would be more than doubled to around €800,000 per week.

These latest reports are a step further. They claim that Man Utd have already planned Bruno’s exit for next summer and have lined up Baleba and Anderson to replace him.

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