Man Utd: Fernandes is player of the season claims pundit
Manchester United target Saul Niguez is open to a move to Old Trafford because of Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes, reports say. The 25-year-old star is back on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s radar in the wake of the Atletico Madrid’s elimination from the Champions League. And the Red Devils are determined to bring him to the Theatre of Dreams after years of interest.
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United are said to be prepared to give Saul a bumper salary worth in the region of £160,000-a-week.
But whether they’re able to sign the playmaker remains to be seen, with Atletico long insisting the midfielder’s £130million release clause must be met in order to be allowed to leave.
Former United star Rio Ferdinand has already endorsed a move for Saul, saying earlier in the season: "He’s another one, what a player. I’ve been harping on about Saul Niguez for a few years now.
"I think he’s a major player.
"Composed, calm, great left foot, lovely conductor, he can score goals, tactically he’s very aware.
"You can see Simeone, he gets his teams really well set up and he’s in the middle orchestrating and dictating things.
"Saul Niguez is huge and it’s come out in the papers this week that Man Utd are interested in him, but we’ll have to wait and see. Man Utd are linked to everyone."
Former United star Kleberson has also hailed Saul, saying: "I like the speculation around Saul, he’s a great player and at 25-years-old he’s the right age to come into Man United, a big team, big club and play really well.
"He’s a very talented and dynamic player, a bit different to what we have in the Premier League.
"More stylish and technical with his passing and movement, he understands how to play fast and turn defence into attack.
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