The club's failure to qualify for European football has put them in a tough financial situation. Selling Fernandes to Al-Hilal for £100 million could help alleviate some of their financial woes.

Fernandes has not yet made a decision about his future, but Sporting's Ruben Amorim is preparing for a scenario where Fernandes leaves the club. Amorim wants to rebuild his team and is eyeing a reunion with Sporting's talented player, Pedro Goncalves.

Goncalves played a crucial role in Amorim's successful time at the club. Sporting may be open to selling Goncalves for a transfer fee of around £70 million.