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By Shambhu Ajith

Modified Aug 02, 2019 13:21 GMT

Tottenham Hotspur enter talks for Bruno Fernandes

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Ed Woodward has shifted his focus to wrapping up the swap deal that will see Paulo Dybala arrive at Old Trafford and Romelu Lukaku go to Turin. As such, talks about a potential deal for Bruno Fernandes have quietened down over the last couple of days.

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to capitalize on Manchester United's indecision. They have now entered into talks with Sporting Lisbon to sign Bruno Fernandes. Sporting have confirmed that the Portuguese international is a player that they are looking to sell in the summer.

According to reports, a Spurs representative met with Sporting Lisbon officials on Thursday, but talks are still in their early stages. Spurs are actively pursuing Real Betis midfielder Giovani Lo Celso and Fernandes is their alternative.

Fernandes had earlier made it clear that he wants to play in the Premier League. We'll know over the next few days whether or not his dream will come true.

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