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Bruno Fernandes tells Sporting who he wants to join out of Man Utd and Tottenham
TOTTENHAM are now believed to be ahead of Manchester United in the race to sign Bruno Fernandes.
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Spurs sent delegates to Lisbon to try and work on a deal for the midfielder last week.
The player is desperate to move to the Premier League before the start of the new season, but his ambition of testing himself in England may have to wait.
Tottenham have already tested the Primeira Liga club’s resolve, but were pegged back after their opening offer.
Now according to The Independent, Fernandes has indicated his willingness to join Spurs this summer.
Daniel Levy faces a race against time though for his signature given that the transfer window slams shuts on Thursday at 5pm.
It’s believed Tottenham will only be able to reach Sporting’s valuation of the player should Christian Eriksen be sold.
Manchester United have made a late move for the Dane as they remain fearful of losing Paul Pogba to Real Madrid.
Eriksen only has a year left on his contract and does not intend to extend it.
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His entourage are now exploring a potential switch to Old Trafford.
United have been tracking Fernandes all summer but have not made an official bid for the 24-year-old.
The club have been frustrated with the noises coming from Portugal regarding their pursuit of the star.
They feel as if it’s being talked up in Fernandes’ homeland in order to drive up his price tag.
Tottenham know they need to replace Eriksen as they begin planning for the future.
Giovani Lo Celso did look like the man who would be brought in to do that but negotiations with Real Betis have gone quiet.
The midfielder was left behind for the La Liga side’s pre-season tour of Mexico.
He could now stay with Betis until at least January.