This archive report was first published on 28 July 2019.
Manchester United's bid to sign Bruno Fernandes, a highly skilled Portuguese midfielder, is nearing completion. According to reports, Fernandes is set to fly to the UK for a medical ahead of his summer move to Old Trafford.
Italian news outlet Corriere dello Sport claims that the Red Devils have agreed a £63 million fee with Sporting Lisbon to secure the services of the free-scoring midfielder.
Despite the impending transfer, United's bid to sign Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic remains unaffected, but the deal is contingent on Paul Pogba's departure. ESPN reports that Pogba is edging closer to a move to Real Madrid, with the Spanish giants launching a fresh bid to land the 25-year-old.
Fernandes has shown remarkable qualities in the Nations League with Portugal, and his potential move to the Premier League has been a topic of discussion. In a recent interview, Fernandes refused to rule out a move to the Premier League, stating, "Will this be the last match for Sporting? I don't know, it's the coach who decides," and "I told you before I'd like to play in England, but I don't care about it right now. If it could be this season? It could be when the club decides, I'm not in charge," as reported by Tuko.
