Manchester United are reportedly looking to beat rivals City to the signature of Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes.
The 24-year-old scored 32 goals and contributed 18 assists in 53 matches last season and as a result has attracted interest from European clubs.
United are eyeing a move for Fernandes and are set to challenge Premier League champions City, according to Portuguese outlet A Bola.
The newspaper's front page on Friday, translated in English, read: 'Man United come ahead.
'Proposal of City does not convince and rival of Manchester will attack Bruno Fernandes.'
United are reportedly able to outbid their city rivals - City can offer £49million (€55million) while United can give up to £71m (€80m).
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Treykiss
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Yea they would keep running till the end of the transfer window...
FRBunited
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So United offerred £22million more than city that's how they also tricked US into buying Fred
Kennethw
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We really don't need another midfielder right now apart from a CDM. Foden has been loyal, Bernardo has shown his strength in midfield, let them run things there. That way Sane gets his rightful starting spot back as well and we don't lose an amazing talent