Bruno Fernandes has told his Sporting Lisbon team-mates a transfer away from the Portuguese club is gathering pace, according to Portuguese publication A Bola.
Fernandes is wanted by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and has declared his desire to play in the Premier League.
United are believed to have agreed on a £63million fee with Lisbon.
Club president Frederico Varandas recently told
RTP: "
I don't know if there are many or if there are few [interested clubs]. What I know, a lot has been spoken of values, coming to the press, €55million, €62million… for that he doesn't leave, for sure."