Sporting CP fought Arsenal, Man Utd and AC Milan to keep Nuno Mendes

Football
7 Sep 2020 • 5:50 PM MYT
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Sporting CP successfully fought off efforts from Arsenal and Manchester United to keep hold of Nuno Mendes for the new season.

The teenage left-back was wanted by both English giants, along with AC Milan.

O Jogo says details of Sporting's successful efforts in resisting all efforts to prise away Mendes have emerged.

Only AC Milan made an offer - €15m - for the teen, while Arsenal held extensive talks with Sporting without tabling a bid. Both clubs were referred to Mendes' €45m buyout clause - a price deemed too rich by the pair.

United also made enquiries after Mendes, though their interest never went beyond the exploratory stage.

Mendes, 18, has a deal with Sporting to 2025.

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