According to reports, Manchester United have accelerated their attempts to snap up Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon. The Portuguese playmaker has been scouted by the Red Devils for a year and remains of their main targets this summer.
Solskjaer wants to add a midfielder to his ranks to fill the boots of Ander Herrera and Marouane Fellaini.
Gazzetta dello Sport journalist Nicolo Schira has claimed that United have already agreed on a six-year contract worth £6m. He also stated that the Red Devils will have to match Sporting’s £65m asking price for the 24-year-old.
Fernandes captained Sporting for the last time as they lost 5-0 to Benfica in the Portuguese Super Cup. He posted an emotional message on Instagram which appeared to confirm his imminent departure.
Tottenham are also rumoured to be keen on signing Fernandes, although Giovani Lo Celso remains their primary midfield target.
United recently completed the world-record £80m signing of Harry Maguire taking their spending spree to £150m. The Red Devils have only until 5 pm on August 8 to sign Bruno Fernandes before the window slams shut.
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