Manchester United have agreed a deal with Sporting Lisbon to sign midfielder Bruno Fernandes, subject to a medical and the agreement of personal terms. The midfielder is expected to put pen to paper on a five-year deal after his protracted move was all but sealed on Wednesday evening. Sportsmail revealed that United and Sporting had agreed a deal on Tuesday which could be worth almost £68million after an initial fee of £46.6m.
Bayern Munich’s preparations for the weekend’s action was dealt a massive blow after Jerome Boateng was caught punching team-mate Leon Goretzka in the face. The 2014 World Cup winner became incensed after Goretzka mistimed a challenge during a small-sided game, which led to Boateng swinging out at his team-mate.