Man United are going to miss out on Bruno Fernandes says pundit
Manchester United have made a breakthrough in their attempts to sign Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes, according to reports. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made the 25-year-old his top priority following injuries to Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay.
Man Utd transfer news: Bruno Fernandes talks are ongoing but a deal is close (Image: GETTY)
United were only said to be willing to offer £42.6m (€50m) plus £8.5m (€10m) in bonuses though.
The reports claim the Red Devils have got back in touch with Sporting and showed a renewed willingness to get a deal done following the news of Marcus Rashford’s injury.
The striker could be out for around three months with a double stress fracture of his back.
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After the match Solskjaer admitted his side could look to make new additions to the squad following the injury to Rashford.
He said: “We've had many, many injuries to big players this season. Marcus now, Anthony's been out for months, Paul's been out for more than half the season and Scott's been out for months.
“It's just an unfortunate situation that we're in.
“It might be, because the window is open, we might look at some short-term deals as well that could take us through to the summer.
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“We're looking at numbers as well because we have had many injuries so if the right one's there and it will fit for us, we can buy.
“If there are loans available, it might be possible. But I've got players here as well that are champing at the bit.”
United return to action against Burnley in the Premier League on Wednesday (8.15pm).