Man Utd make low-ball first offer for Sporting CP midfielder Fernandes

Manchester United have tabled an opening offer for Sporting CP midfielder Bruno Fernandes.

Gazzetta dello Sport says United have made contact with Sporting over a deal for Fernandes, and have offered 35m for his services.

But Sporting are holding out for a bigger transfer fee and are hoping a bidding war will ensue, as they look to make 60-70million instead.

Portugal international Fernandes has been linked with a transfer to Old Trafford throughout the summer window.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has prioritised signing a winger and full-back in 18million Daniel James from Swansea and 50million Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Crystal Palace respectively.