According to a recent report by Goal.com, Manchester City are in the driver’s seat in the race to secure the signature of Sporting CP midfielder Bruno Fernandes during the summer transfer window. The same source has also revealed that the Citizens are in advanced talks over bringing the Portuguese talent to the Etihad Stadium for a fee around €50m plus two players who will either join Sporting on loan or permanently at the end of this campaign.
Bruno Fernandes’ Stellar Form In The Primeira Liga
The Maia born playmaker has enjoyed the best campaign of his career thus far as he put in some outstanding displays for the Portuguese giants during this season. The 24-year-old has made 50 appearances for Marcel Keizer’s side this term, registering 31 goals while providing 17 assists across all competitions. Fernandes has featured in 11 international matches for Portugal and has scored one goal for his nation so far.
What Will Fernandes Add To Guardiola’s Team?
Fernandes is a good dribbler with the ball which helps him be a potent threat in the opposition half. The Portuguese midfielder has an eye for a decisive pass in the final third and is also quite unforgiving in front of the opposing goal. His record this season while operating in the number 10 position has been second to none. However, only time will tell whether he can replicate such kind of prolific form in the Premier League which is known for its competitiveness and unpredictability.
The addition of Fernandes will add a lot of goals and assists to Pep Guardiola’s midfield. The Portuguese sensation will be an ideal long-term replacement for David Silva at the Etihad. He will not only bolster Man City’s attacking options but will also increase their squad depth heading into the new campaign.
Is Fernandes The Right Fit For The Citizens?
Fernandes can pass the ball accurately and is a prolific goal-scorer and an assist-maker in the Primeira Liga. However, he is still unproven outside Portugal which remains a cause for concern for Man City.
Even if it is a risk to recruit him this summer, Guardiola should still consider signing him as he has shown enough on the pitch to justify a regular starting berth for an elite team in European football. He will be a fantastic fit for Man City’s brand of football and could help them win some European silverware in the coming years.
