Sporting’s star player could still be set to leave the club in the coming days with Real Madrid targeting the attacker.
Sporting CP manager Marcel Keizer is hoping star captain Bruno Fernandes will remain with the club once the transfer window closes but concedes it could be outside of their control.
The 24-year-old was also strongly linked to Manchester United, while he has since emerged as a target for Real Madrid prior to Monday’s deadline.
Keizer was asked about Fernandes’ future following Saturday’s shock loss to Rio Ave and admits it’s become a waiting game with deadline day approaching.
“We have to wait until Monday. Hopefully he will stay,” Keizer said.
“Many things can happen. We are not in a position to be able to decide.”
With the club reeling from a surprise defeat, they may need to prepare themselves for the loss of Fernandes with Fiorentina’s sporting director Daniele Prade claiming he will be moving to Madrid in adeal worth €70 million .