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Bruno Fernandes established himself as one of the best attacking-midfielders in Europe after a stellar 2018/19 campaign. The Sporting midfielder scored 32 goals and provided 18 assists across all competitions for the Portuguese giants last season.
Fernandes was scouted by United last season and it was reported that he was close to completing a switch to Old Trafford this summer.
Amid his uncertain future, the Sporting midfielder expressed his desire to play in England by saying:
Sporting CP boss Marcel Keizer also hinted that Fernandes could leave the club this summer. Keizer said,
The heart of the matter…
According to Sky Sports, it is believed that a majority of speculation linking Fernandes to Manchester United have originated from Portugal - a ploy to increase the midfielder’s market value.
United are targeting a midfielder this summer but Fernandes is not considered a priority at this moment. Also, recent developments suggest that Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is close to completing a move from Lazio to Man United.
What’s next?
With two weeks before the English transfer window shuts, United are still in the market for a centre-back and a central midfielder.
The Red Devils will face off against Tottenham Hotspur in a friendly clash later this evening, and United will be hoping to continue their winning run against Pochettino’s men.
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