Manchester United are closing on a deal for Sporting CP midfielder Bruno Fernandes.
Correio da Manha says United are still ahead in the race to sign Fernandes - despite Manchester City holding talks with Sporting chiefs this week.
Treble-winners City were reportedly holding talks with Sporting president Frederico Varandas about building a partnership between the two clubs to sign talented youngsters from around the globe.
But they used the opportunity to press their case to sign Fernandes.
City have already had a bid of 45million (40m) for Fernandes rejected, with Sporting holding out for 70million (63m).
The Portuguese outlet claims United are still ahead in the race as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to build a squad capable of getting back into the Premier League's top four.
