Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Sporting Lisbon captain Bruno Fernandes.
23.01.2020 - 09:31 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho interrupted his own post-match press conference on Wednesday night to poke fun at the coverage of Manchester United's pursuit of Bruno Fernandes in the transfer market.
Mourinho had just led his Spurs side to a much-needed win over Norwich in the Premier League and was dissecting the result with journalists at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
He was speaking at the same time as United's dismal 2-0 home defeat to Burnley, which some fans felt highlighted the need
Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Sporting Lisbon captain Bruno Fernandes.
After weeks of protracted negotiations, Manchester United finally look set to sign Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon.
Bruno Fernandes is not at the specific age Manchester United have determined is ideal to sign players, though they were careful not to restrict themselves to just 23-year-olds.
Manchester United expect to complete the €55million (£46.56m) signing of Bruno Fernandes following a 'significant breakthrough' in negotations.
Manchester United fans think the club can secure a top four finish in the Premier League this season after a breakthrough was made in negotiations for Bruno Fernandes.
It often appears that ever signing period has a player who dominates the transfer agenda.
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had no update to provide on Bruno Fernandes and claims Alexis Sanchez would prove his critics wrong.
Sporting Lisbon manager Silas admits he does not know whether or not Manchester United target Bruno Fernandes has played his last match for the club.
Manchester United have made a bid of £42.5million plus £8.5million worth of add-ons for Bruno Fernandes, but remain some distance short of Sporting CP's asking price — according to reports.
Paul Scholes believes Manchester United's abject 2-0 defeat to Burnley could benefit Ole Gunnar Solskjaer — because it could force the club to make January signings.
Jack Grealish will put off any move to Manchester United until the summer, reports suggest.
Manchester United are on the verge of securing No.1 target Bruno Fernandes after Sporting Lisbon relented on their eye-watering demands.
There are some Manchester United fans who are just desperate for a signing at any cost.