Published 14:54 IST, January 20th 2020
Bruno Fernandes is 'desperate' to secure a move to Old Trafford this January: Report
Sporting Lisbon midfielder - Bruno Fernandes - has reportedly told his current employers that he is 'desperate' to secure a permanent move to Manchester United.
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Manchester United suffered a disappointing 2-0 loss to rivals Liverpool in their Premier League outing over the weekend. The Red Devils were second best as Jurgen Klopp's side went 16 points clear at the top of the Premier League table. Manchester United fans are desperate for some midfield reinforcements in the ongoing January transfer window with Portugal midfielder - Bruno Fernandes - one of the players linked with a move to Old Trafford.
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Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes is one of the most highly-rated midfielders in European football. The 25-year old attacking player already has 39 goals in just 82 appearances for Sporting Lisbon. While authorities claim that Bruno Fernandes is 'desperate' for a move to Old Trafford, Sporting Lisbon will not compromise over their transfer fee demands in the ongoing January window.
According to The Times, an offer of £40million plus £25million in bonuses for Bruno Fernandes was turned down by Sporting Lisbon because they considered the extra clauses will never be achieved by the Red Devils.
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14:54 IST, January 20th 2020