Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was widely tipped to make a sensational switch to Saudi Arabia outfit Al-Hilal during the summer transfer window.

Al-Hilal were desperate to land Fernandes and reportedly dangled an eye-watering €40m per year net salary, along with an additional €10m in bonuses.

They were also ready to table an offer worth £80million-£100m to Man United.

In a stunning display of loyalty, Fernandes chose to remain at Old Trafford and put an end to the transfer saga.

The 31-year-old has now revealed that he held secret conversations with legendary Cristiano Ronaldo before turning down the Saudi project.

He said (via The Athletic): “I spoke with him about the situation, about Saudi and everything.

“I wouldn’t say what he told me, but we spoke about it. Cristiano had his opinion on what I should do.

“With all the experience he has, it was important for me to hear what he thought. But obviously the decision will always come to me and to the club.”

Fernandes also disclosed that conversations with his wife Ana were crucial in reaffirming his commitment to the Red Devils.

He added: “The first thing she said was,...