Man Utd and Tottenham in transfer battle for ‘new Frank Lampard’ Bruno Fernandes with both expected to make opening £50m bids next week

MANCHESTER UNITED and Tottenham could be locked in a bidding war for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes, according to reports. Both clubs are expected to submit bids for the £50million rated man next week, it has been claimed. Portuguese publication A Bola said the Sporting captain has been a target for United for some time […]

MANCHESTER UNITED and Tottenham could be locked in a bidding war for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes, according to reports.

Both clubs are expected to submit bids for the £50million rated man next week, it has been claimed.

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Portuguese publication A Bola said the Sporting captain has been a target for United for some time while the North Londoners are said to be late arrivals.

According to the report, both clubs are preparing similar bids but Old Trafford is the more likely destination.

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Solskjaer apparently sees Fernandes as an integral part of United’s attacking plans next season which could sway the Portuguese international towards the Red Devils.

Reports in recent days suggested United would have to pay well over £50m for the 24-year-old.

And if reports of Spurs’ interest are true this value may still rise.

Before any signing can be made, United will hope to offload wantaway star Romelu Lukaku in order to raise the necessary funds.

The Belgian is set to miss the third game in a row for United as they wrangle over a deal with Inter Milan.

Spurs also face losing Christian Eriksen before the window shuts and after they reportedly refused to stump up £60m for Real Betis midfielder Giovani Lo Celso, Fernandes could prove to be a cheaper option.