Neville's delight to see Fernandes stay

GARY Neville has welcomed reports Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is set to turn down a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia.

- By ANDY HAMPSON

The 30-year-old Portugal international has been the subject of speculation linking him with a £100million switch to Al Hilal, with the Saudi Pro League side reportedly prepared to pay him £700,000 per week.

Though United did not comment when contacted by the PA news agency, stories emerged on Tuesday suggesting the midfielder (pictured) does not want to make such a move at this stage of his career.

That news would give head coach Ruben Amorim a huge lift as he tries to reshape the squad after a dismal season.

United endured their worst finish of the Premier League era, finishing 15th, with Fernandes one of the few players to emerge with credit.

Former United and England defender Neville told Sky Sports News: "It's significant.