Decision time for Manchester United as Spurs contact agent of Sporting midfielder

The Telegraph reports that Miguel Pinho spoke with Spurs representatives in London on Wednesday. Fernandes has been strongly linked with a move to north London, but Tottenham are also interested in Real Betis midfielder Giovani Lo Celso as they prepare for the possible exit of Christian Eriksen. The Sporting star, who scored 20 league goals during the 2018/19 season, has also attracted interest from United, who met Pinho around two months ago to discuss a possible move. Aaron Wan-Bissaka of Crystal Palace is understood to be the Old Trafford club’s priority at this point, but they might have to take action sooner than they would’ve liked as Spurs make progress. The report claims that United officials told Fernandes’ team during their meeting that they wanted more time as they looked to sign a right-back, asking to be kept updated about the Portugal international’s situation. Sporting are likely to encourage a bidding war between the two Premier League clubs and although they have set an ambitious asking price of £70 million, Fernandes is more likely to be sold at around £45 million.  Read more… QUIZ! Can you name the 37 players to finish in the Ballon d’Or top three from 1995 to 2018? TARGETS 5 La Liga stars we could see in the Premier League next season – and where they might end up Topics Tottenham Hotspur, Transfer news, Premier League, Manchester United, Sporting CP Conflicting reports declare Tottenham and Manchester United ahead in chase for Sporting midfielder Manchester City take the lead in race with Premier League rivals for Portuguese star Manchester United ready to hand David de Gea staggering sum – to make him leave Manchester United ‘don’t rely’ on Pogba sale to sign Bruno Fernandes – report Calvert-Lewin drawing on Liverpool glory for England U-21s’ must-win clash Nchout’s ‘cool head’ fires Cameroon’s Lionesses into World Cup last-16 No spillage in aisle five as Barnes and Parlour ensure draw runs without a hitch Robert Lewandowski says Bayern Munich are “looking forward to Leroy Sane’s signing” Size of Manchester United’s summer war chest revealed – and it’s not good news for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Quiz! Can you name the 37 players to finish in the Ballon d’Or top three from 1995 to 2018? Romelu Lukaku agrees Inter deal as Manchester United target Bournemouth youngster Quiz! Can you name these 40 national teams by their nicknames? 8 players who turned down major transfer moves Terms of Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s move to Manchester United revealed