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Man Utd enter transfer race for £52m-rated Sporting Lisbon defender Nuno Mendes who has same agent as Bruno Fernandes


MANCHESTER UNITED have entered the race for Sporting Lisbon prodigy Nuno Mendes.

United have made contact with the Portuguese champions about a potential £52million deal for the 18-year-old full-back.

Sporting Lisbon ace Nuno Mendes has been linked with a move to Manchester UnitedCredit: Rex

Manchester City had been linked with a move for Mendes but SunSport understands there is no interest from them.

Mendes has made a huge impact in his first full season at the club, making 30 appearances so far to help them end a 19-year wait to win the title.

United have sounded out if a deal might be possible through his agent Miguel Pinho — who also represents Bruno Fernandes.

The left-back, who can also play as a left midfielder, joined Sporting’s youth squad in 2012 from Despertar.

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And ever since his senior call-up last year, Mendes has amassed a total of 44 appearances for the club.

Mendes was called up by the senior squad eight years later and has since established himself as a regular under manager Ruben Amorim.

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The youngster’s performances have been so impressive that he even earned an international call-up by Portugal manager Fernando Santos in March.

United seem set for a busy summer transfer window as they are keeping tabs on long-term target Jadon Sancho.

The Red Devils have also been linked with Sancho’ Borussia Dortmund team-mate Erling Haaland, but a deal for the England international appears to be a lot more feasible.

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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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