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Bruno Fernandes was 'eager' to join Tottenham in summer window

The Sporting star has revealed that Spurs were the "team that wanted me the most" and the only club he agreed to negotiate with earlier this year

Sporting playmaker Bruno Fernandes has claimed that he was "eager" to seal a move to Tottenham during the summer transfer window.

Fernandes attracted attention from a number of top clubs across Europe with his performances for Sporting last season.

The Portugal international contributed 20 goals and 13 assists to Sporting's Primeira Liga cause, while also netting six goals in cup competitions.

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Manchester United and Real Madrid were heavily linked with the 25-year-old, but he ended up staying at Jose Alvalade Stadium and put pen to paper on a new contract in November.