Manchester United have agreed a deal with Sporting Lisbon to sign Bruno Fernandes as their long-running pursuit of the Portugal midfielder nears a conclusion.
United will pay an initial 55 million euros (£46.6million) for the 25-year-old, with a further 10 million euros (£8.5million) dependent on Champions League qualification and appearances by the player.
Here, the PA news agency takes a closer look at United’s newest recruit.
The pursuit of the Premier League
Manchester United is delighted to announce it has reached agreement with Sporting Clube de Portugal for the transfer of Bruno Fernandes.
The deal is subject to a medical and the agreement of personal terms.
A further announcement will be made in due course. pic.twitter.com/6bDVHszxL1
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 29, 2020
Self-assured at Sampdoria
Primeira Liga prominence
? 4 Shots⚽ ⚽ Goals
There’s no doubt who was the #ManOfTheMatchSCP of the game: @B_Fernandes8 ? pic.twitter.com/GZPE4h4Kg9
— Sporting CP_en (@SportingCP_en) January 12, 2020
European excellence
