Bruno Fernandes’ proposed move to Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon has reportedly been delayed because the Portuguese club are not satisfied with the payment scheme United are offering.
The 25-year-old has been linked with a move to the Premier League ever since his sensational 2018-2019 season, in which he scored 33 goals in 53 games for Sporting.
It looked like he was nearing a move to Old Trafford, and it was expected that Sporting’s Friday night game against Benfica would be his final appearance for the club.
But according to the Sun United’s offer of £34m plus a further £25.5m in add-ons is not acceptable for Sporting as they do not believe they will ever see the money which is linked to achievements.
The deal suggested by United is said to include bonuses to Sporting if they win the Premier League or the Champions League while Fernandes is there, plus an additional payment if he ever wins the Ballon d’Or.
But Sporting believe these three things are all unlikely to happen, and therefore would prefer to receive more money up front.
Following the Lisbon derby against Benfica, which Sporting lost 2-0, their manager Silas admitted he is not sure what the future holds for Fernandes.
When asked if he had played his last game for the club, the Sporting boss was quoted by Record as saying: “I hope not. So far we don’t know, nor does Bruno know.