Bruno Fernandes has revealed that he had agreed to join Tottenham during the summer transfer window, but that Sporting blocked the move.
The 24-year-old midfielder claims he had agreed a deal with Spurs, but they were not willing to meet the €70 million (£64m/$77m) price tag put on him by the Portuguese club.
Fernandes had drawn up interest from various clubs this summer, including Manchester United, but Sporting were reluctant to sell their star man unless the correct fee was met.
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Spurs interest in the prolific striker opened up towards the end of the transfer window but they failed to conclude due to financial negotiations between the clubs.