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Manchester United received a boost in their pursuit of Bruno Fernandes after Tottenham dismissed a shot for the midfielder.
The Portuguese international has been badociated with several Premier League clubs after an impressive campaign for Sporting Lisbon, in which he scored 32 goals and 18 badists in 53 matches.
United would be willing to bid on the 24-year-old to try to lure him to Old Trafford this summer, despite rumors that Spurs would spark interest.
However, the Daily Mail reports that North London club sources have insisted they have no interest in signing the midfielder.
According to the publication, Sporting reportedly contacted several Premier League clubs about a potential contract for Fernandes, the Portuguese formation seeking to raise at least £ 50m by selling the much-needed player.
Manchester City has already distanced itself from a potential move for the midfield, while Liverpool and Leicester City would also be among those who rejected the club's approaches.
This would allow United to reach an agreement with the midfielder in the coming weeks.
Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is currently looking to improve his team after a disappointing season, which allowed his team to finish sixth in the Premier League and miss a Champions League spot next year.
The Norwegian is looking to strengthen his options in midfield, but he is still weighing his options.
United is aiming to attract young British talent to Old Trafford this summer and is expected to close on a £ 25 million deal for Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff.
The summer reconstruction of Solskjaer is already underway after having signed to James James his first contract with a transfer of 17 million pounds from Swansea.
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