Bruno Fernandes is just hours away from becoming a Manchester United player after a Spanish report claimed United will complete the deal with Sporting Lisbon for the midfielder ‘in a matter of hours’.

Bruno Fernandes with a ? against Liverpool, sign him already! ?? #mufc pic.twitter.com/xFhsdUnoQQ

— ManUnitedZone (@ManUnitedZone_) July 25, 2019

 

The Portugal midfielder is a major target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this summer as he looks to overhaul a United squad that finished sixth last season.
Fernandes netted 28 goals and added 14 assists in an impressive campaign for Sporting during 2018-19, and Solskjaer seemingly sees him as the ideal man to bring creativity to their midfield.
Reports over the weekend from Portugal suggested that United had finally landed their man after a patient approach, having raised their initial €50m bid for the midfielder to €61.2m (£55m).

 

It was recently reported that Liverpool and Spurs were back in the race for Fernandes due to United’s hesitancy, however the latest update provides more positive news for the Red Devils.
Now, a report from Spanish outlet Sport (via the Express) claims that Fernandes will join United ‘in a matter of hours’ with the two clubs having agreed a fee.
The Primeira Liga outfit are resigned to losing the player and know he is simply too good to stay with them another year as the player is now expected to fly to England for his medical, with an announcement expected soon.
Fernandes again reiterated his desire to move to England after scoring in a 2-2 draw with Liverpool in New York. “Will this be my last game? I don’t know, it’s the coach who decides. I don’t care right now. Will I leave this season? It will happen when the club decides.” he said.