According to a recent report by A Bola (via Sports Witness), Manchester United are leading the chase to secure the services of Bruno Fernandes from Sporting CP ahead of a potential move later this summer. The same source has revealed that the Red Devils have moved ahead of their rivals, Manchester City in pursuit of the Portuguese midfielder who has a €100m release clause.
A Bola (via Sports Witness) has claimed that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is plotting to table a bid in the region of €70-80m to convince Sporting to part ways with their prized asset. Thus, it is believed that the next few days will be crucial in determining whether Man United will be able to sign the Liga NOS playmaker.
Fernandes’ Incredible Campaign In The Liga NOS
The 24-year-old has enjoyed a fantastic season with the Portuguese giants as he helped them claim a strong second-place finish in the league table. He has put in numerous glorious displays for Sporting CP during the recently concluded Portuguese top-flight campaign. His incredible goal-scoring contributions have not gone unnoticed as he was recently awarded the prestigious LPFP Primeira Liga Player of the Year.
Fernandes has scored 32 goals while providing 18 assists in 53 appearances for Marcel Keizer’s side this term across all competitions. The Sporting captain has also earned 11 international caps for Portugal and has got one goal to his name for his nation.
What Will The Portuguese Midfielder Bring To Old Trafford?
Fernandes can make some dangerous runs when dribbling with the ball from midfield which makes him such a potent threat in the opposition half. The Portuguese midfielder has a wide passing range in his locker and is also lethal finisher in front of the opposing goal.
His record this season in the top tier of Portuguese top-flight has been sensational for a midfielder. However, the jury is still out on whether he can replicate such kind of prolific form in English football, which is renowned for its physical nature and unpredictability.
Fernandes will undoubtedly bring a lot of goals and assists to Old Trafford. The Portuguese sensation could also be an ideal replacement for Paul Pogba if the French midfielder ends up parting ways with the Red Devils this summer.
