Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed his surprise at seeing Bruno Fernandes still on the books at Sporting, with the Portugal international having been linked with Manchester United and Real Madrid.
A move to Old Trafford was mooted for much of the Premier League transfer window, with the Red Devils in the market for players of his ilk.
Fernandes, at 24 years of age, is considered to have plenty to potential to unlock alongside his current ability.
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No deal was done with United before the deadline passed in England, but talk of a possible switch to Spain has emerged amid links to Real.