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Manchester United 'confident of completing Bruno Fernandes deal'

Man Utd 'confident of Bruno Fernandes deal'
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Manchester United are reportedly increasingly confident of completing a deal for Sporting Lisbon captain Bruno Fernandes in addition to making two more signings.

Manchester United are reportedly increasingly confident of signing Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon this summer.

The Red Devils are stepping up their transfer activity as they look to rebuild their squad following a disappointing 2018-19 campaign, which saw them finish sixth in the Premier League.

Daniel James has already joined the club in a £15m deal from Swansea City, while Aaron Wan-Bissaka is expected to join him imminently as United close in on a £50m move for the Crystal Palace full-back.

The Evening Standard reports that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hopeful of wrapping up three more deals before his side fly out to Australia for the start of their pre-season campaign next week, including bringing Fernandes to Old Trafford.

United have been in talks with the Sporting captain's agent and believe that they are the only team left in the running after Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool and Manchester City all ended their interest.

The 20-time English champions will look to further bolster their midfield with the signing of Sean Longstaff from Newcastle United, while a new central defender also remains a priority.

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Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes celebrates after scoring during a Europa League group game in November 2018
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