Bruno Miguel Borges Fernandes (born 8 September 1994) is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Primeira Liga club Sporting CP and the Portugal national team as a midfielder. Fernandes started his career at Serie B side Novara Calcio and soon featured for Udinese and Sampdoria in Serie A.
In 2017, he signed with Sporting CP where he established himself as one of the best players in the Primeira Liga. He was named the LPFP Primeira Liga Player of the Year in both 2017–18 and 2018–19. In the latter season, he also helped Sporting win the Taça de Portugal. A senior international since 2017, Fernandes represented Portugal at the 2016 Summer Olympics and 2018 FIFA World Cup.
'I'd love to see it' - Man United fans react to Fred transfer update after Marco Silva meeting
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United fans have been reacting to the news that Fred is a summer transfer target for Fulham. The midfielder signed off the Premier League season with a deft assist for Bruno Fernandes’ winner during Sunday’s 2-1 home win over the Cottagers.
After the game, Fulham boss Marco Silva was seen talking to Fred. The Manchester Evening News understands the 30-year-old is a target for the London club, who signed Andreas Pereira from United for £13m last summer.
The Reds are expected to fund arrivals by selling current squad members. ALSO READ: United considering possible Fred transfer to Fulham They are open to allowing Anthony Martial and club captain Harry Maguire - among others - to make an exit to try and manoeuvre within Financial Fair Play rules after last year’s £225m spend.
Fred has racked up 212 appearances for United since his 2018 arrival, with six of his 14 goals coming this season. He started just 12 Premier League games under Erik ten Hag, though, and has 12 months left on his deal.
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