Fernandes has reportedly already agreed personal terms and a contract worth around £100,000 per week, but a transfer fee has not yet been decided between the two clubs.

Bruno Fernandes could hold the key to Manchester United's next signing. Bruno Fernandes’ transfer to Manchester United is being investigated by FIFA after his former club Sampdoria lodged a complaint claiming they are owed money from a sell-on clause. The Portugal international joined the Red Devils in January for a fee that could rise to £67m. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was considering fast-tracking Hannibal Mejbri before Bruno Fernandes joined Manchester United in the January transfer window, according to reports. United want to pay around £32million for the midfielder, but Sporting holding out for £70m - although reports claim they could be swayed by an offer of around £53m.

Bruno Fernandes admits the modern transfer market is 'crazy' following his move to Manchester United in the January transfer window.

After sporadic claims in the summer, Manchester United were again dragged into the mix for Bruno Fernandes on January 9th. Bruno Fernandes Fernandes joined Manchester United for an initial fee of £47million in January - but Sporting's president claims his asking price would be much lower if the transfer happened now It followed a lengthy pursuit that had started the summer before, but Sporting Lisbon did not want to negotiate.