Al-Ittihad move for Bruno Fernandes after FC Porto reject Rodrigo Mora deal | OneFootball

Rodrigo Mora could become one of the protagonists of this final stretch of the summer transfer market, following the interest from Al-Ittihad Jeddah that forced an immediate reaction from FC Porto.

According to the national sports press, the board led by André Villas-Boas has reportedly rejected a concrete proposal from the Saudi champions of 50 million euros, stating that they would only consider a departure for the amount of 70 million euros set in the termination clause.

Even so, the team where the Portuguese international Danilo Pereira plays does not intend to "throw in the towel", especially since the market in Saudi Arabia only closes on September 10, leaving more than two weeks to prepare a new bid.

Meanwhile, the 18-year-old player himself, who already has a "verbal" understanding with the club led by Laurent Blanc, expects a contract valid for five seasons.

Bruno Fernandes is the 'plan B'

The British The Sun suggests that, after FC Porto's "refusal", Al-Ittihad has started to evaluate the possibility of hiring the also Portuguese international, currently at Manchester United.

Emissaries from the Saudi club have reportedly met with the 30-year-old midfielder's representatives to understand the necessary conditions to convince him to leave the team coached by Ruben Amorim.

The initial indications have reportedly been favorable, although the agents have communicated that the player would only consider "changing air" with a contract with an annual salary in the order of 33 million pounds (38.1 million euros).

Remember that Bruno Fernandes was recently the target of strong "harassment" from Al Hilal, who reportedly offered to triple the salary he earns at Old Trafford - about 250,000 pounds (288.4 thousand euros) per week.

The red devils did not oppose a possible departure, especially since a proposal of 77 million pounds was on the table, but the player refused to head to the Middle East, preferring to fulfill the contract with the club, valid until June 2027 (with the option of extension for another season).

"There was this possibility, the president called me a month ago, there was a waiting time to think, I would be willing if Manchester United thought it was time to move on," he explained himself in June, during a press conference serving the main national team.

"Mr. Ruben Amorim bothered me a lot, the club said I would only leave if I wanted to, it was not a financial issue (...). I want to stay at the highest level. I still feel capable of that. I'm happy with my decision," he concluded.

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