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Tottenham Transfer News: Sporting Midfielder Bruno Fernandes Reportedly Targeted

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing Sporting midfielder Bruno Fernandes, although the 23-year-old is said to have an £87 million release clause.

Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is keen to strengthen his midfield and chairman Daniel Levy will to try negotiate a lower fee if the club do move for Fernandes this summer, per A Bola (h/t Sam McEvoy for MailOnline).

Fernandes only joined Sporting from Sampdoria in June 2017 but has become a key player for Jorge Jesus' side. He has 13 goals and 13 assists for Sporting in all competitions in his first season with his new club, per Scouted Football:

Scouted Football

Bruno Fernandes' (23) match-winning assist last night adds to his already superb output this season.