Man Utd open talks to complete deal for £52m-rated Sporting Lisbon star
Manchester United have reportedly stolen a march on their rivals Manchester City by opening discussions to sign Sporting Lisbon star Nuno Mendes.
The left-back has made a rapid rise to prominence this campaign, playing 44 matches in all competitions for Sporting.
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The Portuguese side won the title for the first time in almost 20 years earlier this week and that was in no small part thanks to Mendes’ display from defence.
The defender will turn 19 next month and is already expected to be named in Portugal’s squad for this summer’s European Championships.
Mendes has a release clause of about £61m in his current contract but Sporting Lisbon value him at around £52m and would be will accept a lower fee for the player, because...
