Man Utd handed Bruno Fernandes boost as 'Sporting close in on replacement'

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Sporting Lisbon are reportedly closing in on a potential replacement for Bruno Fernandes.

Both Manchester clubs have been tipped to make a move for Portuguese midfielder Fernandes this summer.



United are believed to be in pole position although City chiefs reportedly met with Sporting officials this week.

The two clubs discussed a possible partnership to sign the best youngsters across Europe with Fernandes also on the agenda.



And Sporting appear to be set to sign a new central midfielder, potentially paving the way for Fernandes to depart.

The Portuguese side are closing in on a deal for Palermo's Aleksandar Trajkovski, reports Alfredo Pedulla.



Trajkovski, 26, is tipped to sign a four-year contract with Sporting and his arrival could be announced by the end of the week.

The switch would hand United and City a major boost in their hopes of landing Fernandes this summer.

United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen to bring in new faces in midfield this summer following Ander Herrera's departure.