Bruno Fernandes says he is ready to play in England, and he would specifically be attracted by Manchester United and Manchester City.
Both Manchester clubs have been linked with the midfielder, who scored 32 goals and added 18 assists in 52 appearances last season.
Man City , however, have no interest in signing the 24-year-old, while United 's search for a Herrera replacement has seen the Portuguese linked.
That has not stopped Fernandes discussing the merits of joining both clubs, however, with the Portugese international claiming he would be happy to move to either club.
He told RTE (via SportWitness ): “I feel it’s the moment. Last year, after the contract termination, I was able to go to England, I had three clubs interested, but I didn’t feel prepared.
"What I’ve done this year has shown me, not anyone else, that I’m prepared for any kind of challenge.
"In England, there are many teams that are a big challenge. Obviously, there are two teams that have been talked about a lot, United and City.
"City are a team who are winning everything in England in recent years. United are one of the teams with more history.
"Each in its own way has its own importance and strengths. Obviously they are two clubs that any player would like to represent.”
Elaborating on what attracts him to England, Fernandes hinted that City would be his preferred choice to link up with Portugese teammate Bernardo Silva, while the opportunity to work under Pep Guardiola is also a factor.
“Playing next to Bernardo would be very good, City would be a great opportunity," he explained.
"Being able to play alongside a player like him would make things ever simpler.
"I’ve always seen England as my dream. Regardless of the names of the clubs, in England there are many that I would like to represent.”
"Guardiola advocates a supportive and beautiful football, with good pressure at the moment of the ball loss. [Jurgen] Klopp has a more offensive, direct football, with players more focused towards the goal.
"Both are great. I like both. If I become a coach, I would like to put together the best of each. I love Guardiola and Klopp, each one with his ideas”.
