Real Madrid were interested in recruiting Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes around the end of March, but nothing came of it, and Ruben Amorim also denied that the midfielder would go.
However, after losing the Europa League to Tottenham Hotspur a few days ago, the situation appears to have changed.
The player appears to be no longer untouchable at Old Trafford, and the club's management may have put him on the market as a result of their agitation.
According to writer Ben Jacobs (via Diario AS), Bruno is in advanced talks to join with Saudi Pro League team Al Hilal following weeks of favorable conversations between the player and the club's staff. According to the journalist, only a few details and formal connections with Manchester United remain.
Bruno might jeopardize Real Madrid's Club World Cup run
If the Portuguese international joins the Saudi Pro League side, he will face Real Madrid in the Club World Cup group stage, which begin in mid-June.
The midfielder's abilities are not unknown. He is a top talent who, in my opinion, is stuck in the wrong team and environment. Given the right setting and game environment, he is capable of doing miracles.
Real Madrid were once interested, but the midfield cluster most likely decided them otherwise. However, Bruno now has the opportunity to pose a legitimate threat to a perfect group stage run, which is worth considering.
Real Madrid are headed to the Club World Cup with a new manager and a fresh approach. However, he will have much less time to communicate with, train, and comprehend the team. As a result, it is unlikely that he will entirely change the situation in a few of weeks, but something different is expected.
It will be intriguing to see how Madrid intend to win this competition, which they have placed so much attention on. There are new players and a new management with a different attitude; whether a new game will be played will be determined in the coming weeks.