Barcelona 'did not have a need' to sign Bruno Fernandes in the January transfer window, according to club director Eric Abidal.
20.01.2020 - 07:31 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Bruno Fernandes has reportedly told Sporting Lisbon he is desperate to join Manchester United this month.
United began exploring a possible deal for Fernandes earlier in January and the club views him as an appealing mid-season addition following long-term injuries to Scott McTominay and Paul Pogba.
However, the MEN understands Sporting raised the price of Fernandes, 25, to €80million last week and have offered United no explanation for the sudden hike.
United are baffled that Sporting are
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