Bruno Fernandes is Manchester United’s top target this January (Picture: Getty)Manchester United have reportedly lodged a fresh £46.4million bid to sign Bruno Fernandes – but Sporting are holding out for a fee of £50.6m for their captain. United are confident they can sign Fernandes before the transfer deadline (Picture: Getty)The Times claims an improved bid of £46.4m – which includes performance-related bonuses for Sporting – was submitted for Fernandes on Saturday as United make one last push before the transfer deadline. AdvertisementAdvertisementBut Sporting are not ready to agree to United’s proposal as they want an up front fee of £50.6m for the ex-Sampdoria man. ‘Probably a striker as well, [they need to sign] Bruno Fernandes and a striker. ‘If Cavani is available, there’s talk of him going to Chelsea… Manchester United can’t allow Cavani to go to Chelsea.

Source: Metro January 26, 2020 08:48 UTC