Bruno Fernandes: Expert claims star is ‘angry’ with Sporting
Bruno Fernandes unleashed a tirade of fury on Sporting Lisbon president Frederico Varandas last night after being informed via phone call that the club will not sanction his exit to Manchester United until the Red Devils up their offer. Express Sport understands that United have agreed personal terms with the midfielder.
But Sporting are holding out for more than the current £42.6million (€50m) United have tabled for their captain.
The offer is said to contain up to £25.6m in add-ons but Sporting want to secure more money up front - and have made that clear to United.
According to Duncan Castles on Reach PLC’s Transfer Window podcast, Varandas called Fernandes on Thursday night to inform him of the latest status.
The 25-year-old’s “anger” in response was ostensibly palpable, with Fernandes believed to have responded along the lines of: “You cut my legs off in the summer.
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Fernandes almost joined Tottenham in the summer and also agreed contract terms with north London club but Sporting demanded a higher fee which was not met.
Sporting are desperate to rinse as much money as possible for Fernandes, who they have tied down until June 2023.
Sporting manager Silas said on Thursday that the Primeira Liga star is irreplaceable.
"He is an extraordinary player, the best and most valuable in the league, as he was last season,” the 43-year-old said.
Bruno Fernandes is eager for his transfer to Man Utd to be sewn up (Image: Getty)