Turning their attention towards a future star, Manchester United are now reportedly battling to sign a young winger in the summer transfer window who's already impressed their scouts.
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With cost-cutting measures continuing and Ruben Amorim's side sitting in the bottom half of the Premier League as the season nears its conclusion, Manchester United were left frustrated once again when Real Sociedad equalised to rescue a draw in their Europa League first leg.
Scoring from the spot through Mikel Oyarzabal thanks to what the referee deemed to be a handball from Bruno Fernandes, the Spaniards will now travel to Old Trafford with it all to play for.
In many ways, a Europa League exit at the last 16 stage would encapsulate Manchester United's season in its entirety, but Amorim will be desperate to avoid yet more disappointment in the first months of his tenure.
With every game, it's become clearer and clearer that the Red Devils need affordable reinforcements, which has seemingly seen them turn their attention towards a future star.
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According to The Boot Room, Manchester United are now battling to sign Roger Fernandes from SC Braga, who value their 19-year-old winger at €40m (£34m) this summer. The rising star has already impressed United's scouts and could now be on the move.
As ever when it comes to a talent of such calibre though, Manchester United aren't alone in the race to secure Fernandes' signature. Reports have also linked Manchester City, Liverpool and Newcastle United with moves to sign the Braga teenager in what could deal those at Old Trafford a frustrating blow.
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Set to miss out on Champions League football in a season which has only seen their stock fall even further, convincing Fernandes to ditch the likes of Liverpool in favour of Amorim's project has become increasingly difficult in the current campaign.
"Specialist" Fernandes is one to watch
Whether there's doubts over Manchester United's ability to sign such talents in their current state, the Red Devils are certainly looking in the right direction. Fernandes has been on the rise since 15 years old and hasn't looked like slowing down ever since.
Now 19 years old, the winger has scored five goals and assisted another five in all competitions for Braga this season. Earning the praise of Ben Mattinson as a result of his recent rise, the analyst described Fernandes as a "1v1 specialist" and dubbed him an "unselfish winger" back in January of last year.
When the summer arrives, it looks as though the teenager is likely to find himself at the centre of a Premier League battle, as the likes of Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool all jostle for his signature.