Bruno Fernandes approaches the Santiago Bernabeu

  DBasia.news –  According to news published by Marca, Real Madrid are getting closer to recruiting Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes.

Real Madrid still needs new ammunition before the 2019 summer transfer window closes on September 2, 2019. Reportedly, the player Zinedine Zidane wants is a midfielder.

One name that continues to be rumored is Paul Pogba. Because it is common knowledge if the French player wants to go to Real Madrid.

However, the negotiation process with Manchester United was tough. The Red Devils set a price of 150 million pounds for the former Juventus. Besides, Man United objected to releasing Pogba if they did not get a suitable replacement.

Real Madrid acts quickly by finding another midfielder. In the end, Los Merengues targeted players who had been linked with Man United, Bruno Fernandes.

Los Blancos did not take long to convince Sporting CP. With a capital of 70 million euros, Real Madrid has entered the final stage of the transfer.

“Rafinha is not going to sell Bruno Fernandes (to Manchester United). Because the player will go to Real Madrid with 70 million euros,” explained Fiorentina’s sporting director Daniele Prade.

If realized, Bruno Fernandes will add a star squad owned by Real Madrid. In the summer transfer market in 2019, Madrid had brought in several newer players by spending more than 300 million euros. Of that amount, Eden Hazard took the biggest part because he made Madrid spend 100 million euros.

Bruno Fernandes is a new sensation in European football. Last season, the 24-year-old scored 32 goals and 18 assists.