Sporting manager gives fresh update on Manchester United transfer target Bruno Fernandes

Bruno Fernandes is expected to play in Sporting's Monday night fixture against Maritimo. Manchester United have long been linked with the player, however, Sporting want more than the Red Devils ready to pay. Silas dismissed the suggestion that speculation surrounding Fernandes' future had negatively affected his team. "I don't think one thing is linked to the other," Silas said of Sporting's poor form and the Fernandes speculation. "I don't think our performances were bad; in terms of results, we missed many goals, especially against Porto and Benfica, and Bruno participated in those games. It has to do with effectiveness. It’s one thing to score goals and when you don’t make the display it’s another because you’ve lost. "Nobody remembers what happened against Porto but I know, because I analysed the game, we didn't deserve to lose, just like against Benfica. It doesn't have to do with Bruno but with whether we put the ball in or not " Silas admitted the player may be anxious about the uncertainty over his future, but insisted he has remained professional in training. "He is always very available to work," Silas continued. "He may be more anxious but I didn't notice. He is very focused on training, in the game, I talk a lot with my players and he is one of the ones who gets more involved in those aspects. I think he will play [on Monday] and will play well for sure." Source - MEN

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