Sporting CP form plan to keep Bruno Fernandes after losing patience with Manchester United

The Old Trafford club have been heavily linked with a move for the Portugal international this summer but are yet to formalise their interest. Portuguese outlet Correio de Manha has reported that Sporting CP president Frederico Varandas is prepared to sell four players – Wendel, Raphinha, Marcos Acuna and Bas Dost – to raise funds if Fernandes stays put. The Lisbon outfit want €70 million for the midfielder but are yet to receive a bid from Manchester and the outlet believes that the Premier League side are unlikely to meet the valuation. Varandas believes he can raise around €100 million from selling the quartet while also saving on salaries, but even bringing in just €40-50 million would ensure they would be under no pressure to let Fernandes go. O Jogo is more optimistic about a formal offer from United coming in before the end of the weekend Now read… QUIZ! Can you name Liverpool’s last 50 signings? SCREAMERS 10 incredible goals wasted in meaningless friendlies Topics Manchester United, Sporting CP, Transfer news, Premier League Bad news for Manchester United as rivals close in on Bruno Fernandes deal Manchester United leading Serie A giants in race to sign Portuguese star Manchester United ready £150 million assault for Portuguese pair – but face competition Conflicting reports declare Tottenham and Manchester United ahead in chase for Sporting midfielder Strachan determined to give Dundee’s youngsters best chance of success Vela signing will be last of the summer, says Hibs boss Heckingbottom ‘A disgrace’ – Dicker slates Kilmarnock’s ’embarrassing’ Europe League exit Manchester United set for crunch Paulo Dybala talks with Juventus Paton hoping summer training in Canada and brotherly love drive him on Tottenham to break transfer record AGAIN for Giovani Lo Celso – and Arsenal could benefit Ranked! The 14 worst kits of the 2019/20 season Romelu Lukaku set for Manchester United stay as Inter Milan find cheaper alternative Inter Milan agree to meet Manchester United’s asking price for Romelu Lukaku – but there’s a catch Arsenal set to complete €40 million transfer of Copa America hero Everton