BRUNO FERNANDES’ transfer to Manchester United has reportedly moved closer as Sporting Lisbon are set to meet in middle over the initial offer.
United have gone all out to sign the Portugal midfielder, but they hit a roadblock over the transfer fee.
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Sporting want £68million, SunSport understand United are only willing to pay £42.5m up front, plus potential £8.5m add-ons.
The transfer was on the verge of collapsing over the disagreement.
But according to Plataforma, United came back with one last offer as they looked to meet Sporting half way by offering £47m plus add-ons.
The report says the deal “should be done” after Old Trafford chiefs increased their offer.
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Fernandes played in the Lisbon derby last week as his move to United stalled.
And the 25-year-old is expected to play in the cup against Braga tomorrow as Sporting assistant boss Emanuel Ferro insisted they “do not feel Bruno is going”.
Ferro said: “Bruno trained and being with us will be in the call [for the tie].
“There is a lot of talk… I believe that those who are outside feel this more.
“We do not feel the question of going and not going, we do not feel Bruno is going.
“He is highly competitive and involved with the team.
“Bruno’s importance in this Sporting is not now, but for some years now.”
