Bruno Fernandes has iterated that he has not made up his mind yet.
Bruno Fernandes has been linked with a host of clubs including Manchester United, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Tottenham Hotspur. The midfielder experienced an extraordinary two seasons by scoring more than 30 goals, and found his teammates on 16 occasions.
The Sporting CP midfielder was part of the squad which went on to lift the UEFA Nations League with a 1-0 victory over the Netherlands. Following the historic triumph, Fernandes was asked about his future.
The 24-year-old said that he is not interested in talking about the transfer and is solely concentrating on the pre-season with Sporting. He reiterated that he will only move out of the club when the offer is too hard to refuse.
He said: “I know nothing, I will take the next few days to understand what is true,” Fernandes told Sport Mediaset.
“We know that newspapers sometimes have to make a show to move the market and sell. I’m calm, I’m at a big club. I don’t need to move, I’m not trying to leave.
“If the opportunity comes to go to a team that you can’t refuse, I’ll talk to Sporting.”
And when asked about a potential move to Inter Milan, Fernandes replied: “I had a great time in Italy, I still watch the Italian championship: both Inter and the others, I follow them all.
“I do not know if their interest is true, but Inter are a great team, they have history. ‘They have a great coach who has made history with Juventus, he has done well with their national team, but the other teams will strengthen as well.”
The Sporting CP midfielder is expected to cost over 70 million in the summer transfer window. United and Spurs are ready to meet Sporting’s demands.
Here’s how Twitter has reacted..
Bruno Fernandes per game in Liga NOS last season:
4.3 accurate long balls
3.6 shots (1.7 on target)
3.2 chances created
2.4 fouls won
1.8 tackles
0.6 goals
0.4 assistsDynamic midfielder. 💥💥💥 pic.twitter.com/qszUsLXlxs
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) June 10, 2019
Reports suggest that United are close to agreeing terms with Bruno Fernandes. The Attacking midfielder scored 20 goals and grabbed 13 assists in 33 league games this season.#mufc pic.twitter.com/XuRpcEFCez
— StretfordPaddock (@StretfordPaddck) June 10, 2019
Bruno Fernandes scouting report after Man Utd target impresses for Portugal https://t.co/27PZcU3fak pic.twitter.com/lcp4u9fc9W
— Soccer Talk ⚽️ (@soccetalk) June 10, 2019
Manchester United have practically closed the deal for Bruno Fernandes. [@PBPcalcio – Tier 1 Italian Reporter]
Could the Portuguese midfielder be on his way to Old Trafford? 🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/jOwaz0ig7G
— Football Media (@FootbaIIMedia) June 8, 2019
Manchester United have an agreement with Sporting for Bruno Fernandes. They are working on the last details. Various clubs are interested in Fernandes but he’s very close to signing for Manchester United. [@PBPcalcio] #MUFC
— MUFC Scoop (@MUFCScoop) June 9, 2019
What’s next?
Manchester United are set to be closing in on the midfielder, but they will not have a free route. Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool, and Manchester City will be hoping to lure him to their clubs as well.