Manchester United are ready to table a £50million bid to sign Bruno Fernandes, according to reports.
But there may be a problem before the offer has even been made - Sporting Lisbon are looking for a much bigger transfer fee.
United's attention will now turn to Fernandes, according to The Independent, with the Red Devils set to offer Sporting Lisbon £50million for his services.
According to reports from Portugal, however, this figure may not be enough to get the transfer over the line.
Sporting want closer to £70million for their prized asset, which could price the Red Devils out of a deal for the 24-year-old.
Fernandes is keen on a move to Manchester United, but the club's board are unsure whether he is worth more than £50million.
The midfielder has little Champions League experience, and although the Red Devils aren't in the competition this season, the club are allegedly unprepared to pay over the odds for a player lacking in this area.
Judisky
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How Bruno will look when Man Utd finally sign him
lumbertin
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if possible ditch Maguire and use that money to buy Fernandez and find an alternative cheaper cb... bring him at any cost
hate_bullyism
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The Main Problem is That... Man Utd Lack A Good Coach... u see sarri's napoli... average players.. klopp made average into stars.. same with poch, he turned average into stars ... i dnt knw where my club is going
hubainosy
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man united transfer news this too boy's most important for man united please Bo's OLE don't change your mind please plan is good
DaMhztourage
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Hope Ed Woodward understands Man Utd fan's feelings and make this deal snappy and bring Fernandes to Old Trafford, followed by Ruben Dias and another proven goal poacher ( Everton, Yedder or Haller) we need to be averaging over 2.5 goals or more each game . Ed please let's go on cruise control 👍