Top 5 transfer targets who will be on the move this summer

#4. Bruno Fernandes (Sporting CP)

Bruno Fernades moved to Sporting CP in the 2017 off-season after a loan spell at Sampdoria. Since his arrival on Portuguese shores, the midfielder has been in sensational form and has captured the imagination of several across the globe.

An attacking midfielder by trade, Bruno notched up 20 league goals in the 2018-19 season in addition to the 13 assists he conjured. Moreover, he averaged 3.2 key passes per season, meaning that he was one of the most creative forces across Europe’s top five leagues.

Apart from the raw numbers he came up with, Bruno displayed exemplary composure whenever he took the field. The above attributes recently came to the fore in the UEFA Nations League final against Netherlands.

The midfielder was one of the sharpest players on the pitch that night with his brand of fearless football a sight to behold. Not shy of asking for the ball in tight areas, Bruno possesses the rare gift of going past players effortlessly and getting into good goal-scoring positions.

Thus, the Portuguese would improve most teams across Europe, especially with the skill set at his disposal.

Though his release clause at present stands at €100m, one can expect Sporting to negotiate a touch and offload him for around €70-80m.

In today’s market, a player of Bruno’s capabilities won’t come cheap but with European clubs blessed with more money than ever before, a bidding battle for the Portuguese seems a given.

At 24 years of age, the midfielder has time to develop into one of the world’s best midfielders. However, one gets the feeling that for the above to happen, he needs to pursue greener pastures.

Hence, it seems only a matter of time before the Portuguese packs his bags for another club.