Sporting CP manager Marcel Keizer is hoping star captain Bruno Fernandes will remain with the club once the transfer window closes but concedes it could be outside of their control.
Fernandes has been linked with a move away throughout the window and the Portugal international recently revealed he agreed to join Tottenham only for Sporting to block the transfer.
The 24-year-old was also strongly linked to Manchester United, while he has since emerged as a target for Real Madrid prior to Monday's deadline.
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Keizer was asked about Fernandes' future following Saturday's shock loss to Rio Ave and admits it's become a waiting game with deadline day approaching.