Saudi Roshan League Targets Premier League Portuguese Duo as Al-Hilal Eyes Major Summer Acquisitions

Al-Hilal and Saudi clubs target Manchester duo Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva for 2026. Read the latest on the major summer transfer push.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 29, 2026, 7:53 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from YSScores

A Bold Expansion of the Saudi Football Project

The Saudi Roshan League has launched a strategic offensive to secure two of the Premier League’s most influential creative talents ahead of the 2026 summer market. Representatives from the Kingdom’s top-tier clubs have reportedly identified Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva as the primary pillars for their next phase of recruitment. According to reports surfaced on April 29, 2026, the league’s governing body has authorized significant financial packages designed to entice the Portuguese veterans to leave their respective Manchester clubs. This move signals a renewed ambition to elevate the league’s technical quality and global viewership metrics.

Al-Hilal Renews Pursuit of Manchester United Captain

Bruno Fernandes, whose current contract at Old Trafford is entering its final guaranteed year, has long been a centerpiece of Al-Hilal’s recruitment strategy. Despite the 31-year-old midfielder previously rejecting a lucrative approach in early 2025 to focus on unachieved goals in England, the Saudi giants have remained persistent. Sources close to the negotiations indicate that Al-Hilal is prepared to offer a contract that would significantly exceed his current Premier League earnings. The club view Fernandes not just as a tactical asset, but as a leadership figure capable of maintaining their dominance in both the Saudi Pro League and the AFC Champions League.

The Imminent Departure of a Manchester City Icon

While Fernandes remains tied to United, the situation surrounding Bernardo Silva appears more immediate. Following the confirmation from Manchester City’s coaching staff earlier this month that Silva will leave the Etihad when his contract expires in June 2026, the race for his signature has become a focal point of the summer window. While European clubs including Arsenal have shown interest, the Saudi Roshan League offers a retirement-ready financial structure that few can match. Silva’s versatility and championship pedigree are seen as the ideal fit for a league looking to transition from signing aging legends to acquiring players still performing at an elite European level.