Man Utd transfer target Bruno Fernandes ‘kisses goodbye to Sporting fans after scoring as he agrees £5m-a-year contract’

MANCHESTER UNITED'S top transfer target Bruno Fernandes gave a huge hint he is close to completing the move to Old Trafford by blowing a kiss to Sporting Lisbon fans.

The goalscoring midfielder netted from the penalty spot during the Premiera Liga clash against Setubal.

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As he wheeled away to celebrate, the 25-year-old cupped his ears before saluting his adoring fans with a kiss.

Things got even better for Fernandes as he bagged his second of the game in the 94th minute to seal a 3-1 win.

SunSport exclusively revealed that United are ready to make Sporting a formal £51million offer for Fernandes.

And Italian sports writer Nicolo Schira is reporting that the Portuguese international will agree a £5m, five-year-contract with the Premier League club.

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United have been locked in talks with the Portuguese club last week as they desperately try to sign a midfielder to strengthen Solskjaer’s squad.

The 25-year-old has an £85m release clause in his contract although Sporting have suggested they would be prepared to sell if an offer of £60m came in.

But United believe they can drive the price down for Fernandes and will come in with a lower bid to test Sporting’s resolve.

Fernandes has emerged as the player Solskjaer is targeting in January having found Leicester unwilling to entertain any interest in James Maddison.

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The Old Trafford club have employed a scattergun approach through this window by enquiring about a number of players they have scouted to see if anyone would be open to doing business.

That policy saw them approach Inter Milan last week to ask about Croatian international Marcelo Mrozovic, but the Italian club dismissed their request out of hand.

Sporting officials are understood to be in London meeting Ed Woodward to thrash out the terms of the transfer, although it is understood they are still a little apart when it comes to figures and payment schedules.