Manchester United confirmed on their official website that a deal had been agreed to sign Sporting Lisbon captain Bruno Fernandes, subject to a medical and personal terms – and Everton loanee Yannick Bolasie has reacted on Instagram.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are said to have agreed a fee with Sporting, and the 25 – year-old has traveled to Manchester to complete a deal. BBC Sport claim United have paid £ 67 million up front, while the fee could rise to as much as £ 67. 6million.
Fernandes, who has scored 15 goals and created another 25 in 67 league and cup appearances this season, has long been linked with a move to Old Trafford. The 29 – time Portugal international is considered the best player in the Liga NOS.
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 ,
Manchester United have long needed a central midfielder, even before Paul Pogba’s ankle problems which have limited the France international to just eight appearances in all competitions this season.
Fernandes will have watched his soon-to-be new side beat Manchester City in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg on Wednesday night, though Solskjaer’s side lost the match 3-2 on aggregate – despite the 1- 0 win on the night.
With a move almost complete and expected to be announced on Thursday, Fernandes’ Sporting teammate Bolasie – who is on loan at Sporting from Everton – claimed the Premier League is about to receive “a baller”.
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