Bruno Fernandes' six-word message highlights Manchester United transfer reality

Manchester United have been told they will need to pay more than £56m to sign Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon, as Fernandes has said who decides his future. The Red Devils are ready to make a bid of £50m for the Portugal playmaker. Fernandes spoke to the press on Monday and summed up the stand-off in six words. "The president decides that, not me." Sporting president Frederico Varandas recently told RTP at Lisbon Airport: "I don't know if there are many or if there are few [clubs interested in Fernandes]. What I know, a lot has been spoken of values, coming to the press, €55million, €62million… for that he doesn't leave, for sure. If Bruno Fernandes leaves, players with quality will come. But [only] if Bruno leaves."

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