Sporting Lisbon manager Marcel Keizer believes Bruno Fernandes has “a lot to think about” ahead of Thursday's transfer window deadline.
Fernandes has been continually linked with a move away from the Portuguese side this summer, with a host of clubs from around Europe reportedly interested in the midfielder.
But it now appears to be a two horse race for the 24-year-old's signature, with Spurs and Manchester United both battling it out, although the pair, according to reports, aren't keen on paying Sporting's £63million asking price.
And Keizer, speaking ahead of his side's Portuguese Super Cup game against Benfica on Sunday, said: ”If everything goes according to normal, he will play.
“Obviously this attention can move the player, it is normal.
“But I believe that Bruno, who is a very good person, has the competence to put it aside and play, as he did in pre-season.
“He has a lot to think about, like all the players who are coveted.”
