Manchester United to up interest in Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes?

Manchester United are reportedly ready to make their first official approach to Sporting Lisbon for midfielder Bruno Fernandes.

Despite frequent speculation regarding the Portugal international, there has been a lack of movement for the player during the current transfer window.

Fernandes has featured in a number of pre-season fixtures for his current club, who appear in no rush to agree to the sale of their most prized asset.

However, according to A Bola, Fernandes's agent Miguel Pinho is ready to open negotiations with Sporting at a time when United are prepared to make a formal bid.

The Premier League giants remain in the hunt for a new central midfielder, with Ander Herrera having already left for Paris Saint-Germain and Paul Pogba being linked with an exit from Old Trafford.

Sporting will allegedly look to receive in the region of £70m for Fernandes.