Bruno Fernandes exit would unlock transfer war chest at Manchester United - but it cannot happen

"Sometimes life is just unfair, you deserved more," wrote Miguel Pinho after the Europa League final.

A week later, Pinho held discussions with Al-Hilal about a potential transfer for his client.

Pinho was pictured in Saudi Arabia, where he met with Al-Hilal representatives to discuss their interest in Bruno Fernandes, who is considering leaving Old Trafford this summer.

There were murmurs of interest in Fernandes a few weeks ago and Al-Hilal have stepped up their pursuit. They have cash to burn after missing out on Mohamed Salah and Fernandes has been identified as the perfect alternative.

The money on the table is mouthwatering. The potential transfer fee is said to be in the region of £100million and Fernandes could earn £21million per year over a four-year contract.

Fernandes will turn 31 in September and it would be the final bumper contract of his career. The huge money on offer has been enough to lure world-class footballers to Saudi Arabia and Fernandes could be the next.

United have just finished 15th in the Premier League, they were defeated in the Europa League final and won't play European football next season. Fernandes has no reason to stick around.

Loyalty does not exist in modern football, and it would be naive and unfair to expect Fernandes to remain in Manchester purely because he has spent a large chunk of his career at United.

The United captain has given his best years to the club and hasn't got much in return.

The Premier League has never been within his grasp and he's won the Carabao Cup and FA Cup, so his agent was right when he posted on social media. Fernandes certainly deserves better.

It would be an immeasurable blow to lose Fernandes, but nobody would blame him if he walks away this summer.