Bruno Fernandes target for Al Hilal, Manchester City to ‘fight' Manchester Utd for Michael Olise - Paper Round

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes is a target for Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal, according to a report in the Daily Star.

Fernandes, 29, whose stats since he joined United in January 2019 were described by Rio Ferdinand as being "off the charts", would join the likes of Neymar and Ruben Neves if he was to join Al Hilal, who currently top the table in Saudi Arabia.

The report states: "The Portugal playmaker is understood to have turned down a massive offer to ditch Old Trafford in favour of a move to the Middle East. However, the problem isn't set to go away just yet amid talk Saudi Pro League leaders Al Hilal will make another attempt to land the midfielder in the summer.

"That's according to a report from Portuguese outlet Record, which suggested Jorge Jesus is very interested in a reunion with his former charge. Jesus, 69, briefly managed Fernandes at Sporting CP prior to his first stint in Riyadh, and he's now seemingly intent on another spell as colleagues in luxurious surroundings.

"The 29-year-old has a contract in Manchester until the summer of 2026, with the option to extend by another year should both parties agree. However, interest from Saudi Arabia may be one of United's few options of recovering a bulk of their initial outlay on the player should they decide to cash in."

Manchester City are prepared to “fight” Manchester United “all the way” for Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise, according to The Sun.

The 22-year-old has stood out in a struggling Palace this season despite being hampered by injury, scoring six goals and registering three assists in 11 games.

United have long been linked with the forward but now Pep Guardiola’s side are also said to be eyeing up a move.

“Pep Guardiola will fight Erik ten Hag all the way in the chase for Crystal Palace sensation Michael Olise,” states The Sun.

“Manchester City see the French talent as a major capture for the summer and they are lining up a huge offer.

"Meanwhile, Ten Hag also wants Olise as a flagship arrival of the new Sir Jim Ratcliffe era at Manchester United.

"But City hope the allure of joining Pep’s squad will tempt the Palace wideman.

"Money will be no object as City will throw £60million or more at the Palace star, who limped off in the 4-1 defeat at Brighton, in the next window.

"Chelsea may try again but it is shaping up to be a City vs United scrap.

"He will only move if he thinks he will get game time and that is likely as Guardiola only plans minor squad changes.

"The 22-year-old's contract at Selhurst Park runs until 2027 and there is reportedly a release clause in the deal - but the amount is unknown."

Real Madrid "are confident that Kylian Mbappe is willing to take the necessary pay-cut to join them", claims the Mail.

Mbappe is in the final year of his contract at Paris Saint-Germain and his future has long been up in the air, with Los Blancos heavily linked.

And now, according to a report in the Mail, he has made up his mind.

The article reads: "Real Madrid are confident that Kylian Mbappe is willing to take the necessary pay-cut to join them, after Le Parisien reported he had told Paris Saint Germain he will not be staying with them beyond the end of this season.

"Some Madrid fans welcomed the news with caution. There have been plenty of false dawns in the club's seven-year pursuit of the now 25-year-old forward.

"But the feeling is that he has grown tired of playing in the French league ... and that Madrid is his preferred destination.

"PSG have denied the player has told them he has decided his future but it's an open secret he has shown no interest in negotiating a new deal beyond the end of this season when his contract runs out.

"Madrid have changed tactics regarding landing the World Cup winner largely because of the progression of Vinicius and the spectacular first season of Jude Bellingham. If Mbappe signs he will have to fit into a club that already has two global superstars to take it into the next 10 years.

"But the decision to walk away from PSG tells Madrid he is willing to negotiate his switch to Spain.

"The Spanish club remain adamant they will not smash their current wage structure to pay him the 25m euros net he earns in Paris."

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