United to make opening bid for Bruno Fernandes

Our previous report about Bruno Fernandes explains that United is unwilling to pay above £50m considering that he is not very experienced in top leagues.

However, A Bola including Correio da Manha now confirms that United is back in the race, preparing to bid £55m, though Sporting president Frederico Varandas values him at £70m. He has a release clause of £90m, however, Varandas is willing to take £70m to release the former Sampdoria man.

After Harry Maguire's world-record signing of £80m, the Red Devils is confident that they can land the Nations League champion to Old Trafford.