Man Utd reach agreement to sign Bruno Fernandes

On January 29, 2020, 12:54 PM

Manchester United are on the verge of completing their first signing of the January transfer window after resurrecting talks over Portugal international, Bruno Fernandes.

An agreement is said to have been reached with Sporting C.P and the 25-year old midfielder. He is expected to fly into Manchester on Wednesday for medical.

Talks between United and Sporting had broken down in recent days with the clubs too far apart when it came to a valuation of Fernandes.

Sporting had been holding out for €80m, with United only willing to offer an initial €50m, with a further €10.5m in add-ons.

United could pay up to €80m (£68m/$88m) for the Portugal international with several additional clauses having been agreed between the two parties despite initial €55 million (£47m/$60m).

If all goes as planned, Fernandes could make his United debut against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford on Saturday barring any unforeseen complications.

He is due to sign a four and a half year contract to June 2024, which will include the option of another 12 months.

Story By kobby Asamoah/ k.boahene@theghanareport.com