Fernandes had an exceptional campaign for Sporting, scoring 31 goals in 50 appearances, and Europe’s elite clubs are queueing up to sign the 24-year-old midfielder.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has identified Fernandes as one of United’s top targets this summer, but the Red Devils are facing competition from Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham for the sought-after Portugal international.
United are desperate to beat their rivals to Fernandes and have requested a meeting with Sporting with a view to reaching an agreement ‘as soon as possible’.
Report claims that United are prepared to spend €70-80m (£62-71m) on Fernandes and the club are now hopeful of landing the former Sampdoria star.
Fernandes has made no secret of his ‘dream’ to play in the Premier League and United will use this to their advantage during negotiations.
‘I always said that I was an ambitious player and from a very early age I have had a dream of playing in England, where you can live pure football without big controversy, without big cases.
Fernandes added: ‘Now, any of the other leagues, Germany, Spain and Italy are also very good and ambitious. ‘But as I said I’m good at Sporting and now I’m focused on the cup. ‘Then I want to make a good pre-season and if anything comes up I’m available to do what is best for the club.’
Worryingly for United, Fernandes revealed a fondness for their bitter rivals, Liverpool, earlier this week. ‘I like Liverpool a lot more [than Man City].
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