Man Utd want to sign 'immense talent' as Quenda alternative, £25m deal could be agreed – report

Based on Portuguese outlet O Jogo, Manchester United are ready to swoop for a brand new winger from Braga this summer season.

The Purple Devils have lacked creativity within the remaining third this marketing campaign. The membership have struggled within the Premier League with simply 37 targets scored from 29 matches.

Supervisor Ruben Amorim might demand extra high quality within the attacking division, and O Jogo declare that United are prepared to struggle for the providers of Roger Fernandes from Braga.

Fernandes, who can be on the radar of Chelsea, Newcastle United and Manchester Metropolis, has been described as a participant with ‘immense expertise’ like Sporting Lisbon’s Geovany Quenda.

Quenda not too long ago snubbed the Purple Devils for a transfer to Chelsea, and United are actually eager on recruiting Fernandes, who may very well be signed for £25 million this summer season.

Versatile winger

The 19-year-old has accrued 5 targets and 5 assists from 44 appearances for Braga this season. He has performed for granted winger or a proper wing-back within the ongoing marketing campaign.

The gifted wonderkid has additionally featured within the left wing and left wing-back positions in his profession. He has often operated as a full-back for the Primeira Liga giants too.

His capability to play in a number of roles may very well be a motive behind United’s curiosity. Amorim managed Sporting Lisbon for greater than 4 years and possibly had Fernandes on his radar.

The £25 million price ticket ought to be simply reasonably priced for the Purple Devils. Fernandes has comparable traits as Quenda. He’s left-footed and likes to tackle opponents together with his direct runs.

He’s good together with his dribbling and works onerous off the ball. Fernandes likes to contest duels and make recoveries, and doesn’t shrink back from tackling opponents. He would swimsuit Amorim’s taking part in type.

Fernandes may very well be seen as an choice for the proper wing or the right-sided no.10 position. He may additionally function for granted wing-back with Amad Diallo beginning greater up the pitch as an alternative.