Manchester United closer to winning race for £65m transfer after major development

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Manchester United look to have been given a major boost in their rumoured transfer pursuit of Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes this summer.

The Portugal international enjoyed a terrific 2018/19 campaign for Sporting, scoring 28 goals in all competitions, alongside providing 14 assists for his team-mates.

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That’s the kind of quality most top clubs would love to have, and Man Utd are in particular need of adding to their squad this summer after a hugely disappointing 2018/19 season.

The Red Devils continue to be linked with Fernandes by Sky Sports, who report that he’s likely to be available for £65million this summer.

Crucially, the report also explains that, despite holding some talks over signing the 24-year-old, Tottenham do not look set to pursue this deal.

This is in contrast to a report from the Telegraph earlier today stating that Fernandes had become a target for Spurs and would give Man Utd a decision to make over the deal.

Bruno Fernandes has been linked with Manchester United and Tottenham

They also stated Fernandes could cost more like £45m, though they also states Sporting had asked for as much as £80m, so Sky Sports’ £65m might well be a realistic compromise.

MUFC fans will now just hope they can be at the front of the queue for Fernandes’ signature after this development at Tottenham.

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