Manchester United 'to make offer for Bruno Fernandes THIS WEEK' after sealing deal for Harry Maguire… with Sporting Lisbon star a top target even if Paul Pogba stays this summer
* Manchester United have been heavily linked with a move for Bruno Fernandes
* Portuguese reports say United will enter negotiations this week for midfielder
* Boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted that United's spending is not finished
Manchester United will begin negotiations this week to bring Bruno Fernandes to Old Trafford.
According to A Bola, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is ready to move on to his next target this transfer window and an approach will be made to Sporting Lisbon in the coming days.
Fernandes, who lifted the Nations League trophy with Portugal last month, has a £90million release clause in his contract with the Portuguese side.
Bruno Ferandes is now a top target for Manchester United, according to reports in Portugal. The Sporting midfielder has a release clause of £90million and United will open talks this week. Fernandes will not be a replacement for Paul Pogba, according to the report in Portugal
It is thought United will submit an opening offer around the £50m mark for the midfielder.
The report goes on to explain that Fernandes has been made a top target and his signature isn't dependent on the future of Paul Pogba.
The France midfielder has flirted with a move away from Old Trafford this summer, with both Juventus and Real Madrid keen to bring in the World Cup winner.
The Portuguese paper insists that United's interest has increased due to the fact that their bid to land Harry Maguire from Leicester has been successful.
The 26-year-old has confirmed his desire to leave the King Power Stadium, however Manchester City are also interested in the England international and United do not yet have a deal.
It is understood Leicester will hold out for a fee of at least £85m - a world record for a defender.
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