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.
Man United 'granted green light' to complete Manuel Ugarte transfer despite Joao Neves blow
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United could sign Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain but at the cost of accepting defeat in the pursuit of Benfica star Joao Neves.
The Red Devils have been linked with both midfielders this summer. Erik ten Hag is understood to be looking at improving his midfield for the 2024/25 season as part of his overhaul of his squad.
Uncertainty over the future of Casemiro and Scott McTominay could see United left short of options. Academy graduate Kobbie Mainoo is almost certain to be one of the first names on the team sheet with Bruno Fernandes, but there is likely to be one space available. READ MORE: Man United transfer news LIVE Joshua Zirkzee signing, Kambwala exit 'close', Onana blow READ MORE: Manchester United "trying hard" to sell defender to finance signings Ugarte and Neves have both been players tipped for big-money moves to Old Trafford.
Ugarte only joined PSG last summer from Sporting CP but United have identified the Uruguay international as an ideal replacement for Casemiro.
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