LALIGA giants Real Madrid have reportedly been prepared to spend £90million (R2.1 billion) for a Manchester United star as a potential successor for veteran midfielder Luka Modric.
A report emerging from the English outlet Daily Star has claimed that Los Blancos are considering the possibility of acquiring Red Devils star Bruno Fernandes ahead of the next season.
The report has claimed that the Spanish powerhouse sees the Portuguese talented midfielder as a possible replacement for Modric, who will be turning 40 years old in September.
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Fernandes, who will celebrate his 30th birthday a day before Modric's, has a contract with the English club that runs until 2027, with an additional option available.Nevertheless, the Daily Star report indicates Madrid are willing to pay a staggering £90 million (R2.1 billion) for the player.
According to Madrid Universal, United would demand at least €100 million (R1.9 billion) for the midfielder's services.
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The former Sporting Lisbon star, a team which his current coach Ruben Amorim joined United from, has thus far managed to score 16 goals and provide 16 assists in all competitions this season.
United currently finds themselves in an unsatisfactory 13th position in the English Premier League standings. It remains to be seen whether Fernandes will ultimately leave United or not.