Bruno Fernandes has confirmed that Tottenham Hotspur had made an offer to sign him from Sporting Lisbon last summer. The Portuguese footballer was touted as a top target for the north London side but they eventually decided to land the signature of Giovani Lo Celso, initially on a season-long loan from Real Betis. Speaking …
Varandas say Sporting benefitted from selling Bruno Fernandes before COVID-19
Sporting president Federico Varandas has said that his club have benefitted financially after taking the decision to sell Bruno Fernandes to Manchester United in January. The Portugal international was sold to the Red Devils before the winter transfer deadline for an initial £47m with a remaining £11m to be paid in the form of …
Bruno Fernandes aiming to win everything with Manchester United
Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes has said that he wants to win every trophy up for grabs with Manchester United. The 25-year-old made the move to the Red Devils from Sporting Lisbon d during the January transfer window and he has since made a quick impression with three goals and four assists from nine appearances. Fernandes …
EURO 2020 POSTPONEMENT GARNERS MORE SUPPORT
The decision to postpone the earlier planned Euro 2020 for this year has been garnering more support by the day. Initially it seemed inevitable with the spread of the novel Corona Virus, and nations on lockdown. However, many seemed to expect a suspension until things return to normal hopefully, but the European football body opted …
Van Persie highlights Arsenal’s midfield as the reason for lack of goals
Former Premier League star Robin van Persie has highlighted that Arsenal have struggled to score regular goals this term due to the lack of creativity from the midfield department. The north London side have managed just 36 goals from 26 Premier League games this term and that has contributed to their lowly position on the …
Bernardo Silva says Phil Foden is a Champions League level player
Portuguese star Bernardo Silva has said that Phil Foden is a player of Champions League calibre and he should remain patient for his chances with Manchester City. The teenager has got a regular run of matches under Pep Guardiola this term but he has yet to cement himself from the starting lineup in the Premier …
Richard Dunne says Jesus does not have the same aura as Aguero
Former Manchester City star Richard Dunne believes Gabriel Jesus does not have the same sort of aura as Sergio Aguero despite the fact that he has a good scoring record for the club. The Citizens are expected to be without Aguero for the festive schedule following a thigh injury picked up against Chelsea and Jesus …
Ruben Neves quizzed about joining ‘big club’ Manchester City
Portugal international Ruben Neves has said that he is currently focused on his duties for club and country. The 22-year-old has been a revelation since joining Wolverhampton Wanderers from Porto two years ago and he was recently part of the team which secured a shock 2-0 triumph over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Neves …
Bernardo Silva says Manchester City have nothing to prove amid defensive crisis
Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva has said that Manchester City have nothing to prove amid the injury crisis at the heart of the defence. The Citizens have recently witnessed injuries for Aymeric Laporte and John Stones, and this has left them with just one senior central defender in the form of Nicolas Otamendi. Speaking to reporters, …
Pep Guardiola explains Bernardo Silva’s absence against West Ham United
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has revealed that he had left Bernardo Silva on the bench against West Ham United as he was struggling with a minor muscular concern. The Portuguese midfielder was a constant in the manager’s starting plans during the course of the treble-winning season last term and his inclusion from the first …
Bernardo Silva confident Manchester City can make further progress
Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva has said that the Citizens have plenty of top players within their ranks to cope up with the departure of experienced recruits. Vincent Kompany parted ways with the club after his contract expired at the end of the previous season and the same occurrence will happen next summer with David …