Man Utd receive Bruno Fernandes transfer boost as Sporting Lisbon identify replacement
MANCHESTER UNITED have received a boost in their drawn-out pursuit of Bruno Fernandes after Sporting Lisbon identified a replacement for the midfielder.
Trajkovski to Sporting Lisbon to replace Bruno Fernandes. Four-year contract, could be confirmed tomorrow.
Alfredo Pedulla
And in preparation of his departure, Sporting have identified a replacement for the 24-year-old.
According to Italian sports channel SportItalia, that player is believed to be Palmero playmaker Aleksandar Trajkovski.
Journalist Alfredo Pedulla tweeted: “Trajkovski to Sporting Lisbon to replace Bruno Fernandes. Four-year contract, could be confirmed tomorrow.”
The Macedonian scored eight goals and laid on 11 assists in Serie B last season and is valued at just £1.8m.
Man Utd transfer news: Sporting Lisbon have found a replacement for Bruno Fernandes (Image: Getty)
Man Utd transfer news: Palmero man Aleksandar Trajkovski could be Bruno Fernandes' replacement (Image: Getty)
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Sporting’s scouting of the player paves the way for United to pluck Fernandes from their grasp.