Sporting CP form plan to keep Bruno Fernandes after losing patience with Manchester United

By Alasdair Mackenzie
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Sporting CP have reportedly prepared a ‘Plan B’ to keep hold of Bruno Fernandes as they tire of waiting for an offer from Manchester United.

Bruno Fernandes

The Old Trafford club have been heavily linked with a move for the Portugal international this summer but are yet to formalise their interest.

Portuguese outlet Correio de Manha has reported that Sporting CP president Frederico Varandas is prepared to sell four players - Wendel, Raphinha, Marcos Acuna and Bas Dost – to raise funds if Fernandes stays put.

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Alasdair Mackenzie

Alasdair Mackenzie is a freelance journalist based in Rome, and a FourFourTwo contributor since 2015. When not pulling on the FFT shirt, he can be found at Reuters, The Times and the i. An Italophile since growing up on a diet of Football Italia on Channel 4, he now counts himself among thousands of fans sharing a passion for Ross County and Lazio.