#3 United fall behind in race to sign Bruno Fernandes
According to Portuguese News outlet Record, United have fallen behind in their pursuit of their midfield target Bruno Fernandes. Recent reports suggested that United were firmly in the pole position to sign the Portuguese. There were even talks that a meeting between the representatives of the two clubs had been scheduled and the player would be announced next week. However, all that seems to have changed in a matter of days.
It appears that Tottenham Hotspur have now taken the lead in the race to sign Bruno Fernandes. The London club are apparently looking at the Portuguese as the ideal man to replace the outgoing Chriistian Eriksen. Pochettino is desperate to bolster his midfield after a disappointing defeat in the UEFA Champions League final, and sees Fernandes as a valuable addition to his team.
The Portuguese himself is keen on a move to the London side, who can offer him Champions League football. It seems United's failure to secure a top four finish might have cost them another player this summer.