Bruno Fernandes' agent is reportedly set to travel to London for talks over a move to Manchester United .
Tottenham are also said to be in the mix for the Portuguese midfielder, who is valued at around £70m by Sporting Lisbon.
Fernandes caught the eye with some impressive performances last season, scoring 31 goals from midfield.
He is keen on a move to the Premier League with United leading the chase as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer eyes a replacement for Ander Herrera.
The requirement for a midfielder will also intensify if Paul Pogba gets his wish and quits the club this summer.
Fernandes' agent Miguel Pinho is believed to have held talks with both United and Tottenham in the past.
And he will be back in London again on Wednesday for further talks, reports Portuguese outlet O Jogo.
Neither United or Tottenham are likely to meet Sporting's valuation, with both clubs believing he is worth closer to £50m.
Spurs are already closing in on a club-record deal for Tanguy Ndombele and while Fernandes is on their radar, Real Betis midfielder Giovani Lo Celso is believed to be a favoured option.
United are set to finalise the signing of Aaron Wan-Bissaka this week before Ole Gunnar Solskjaer switches his attention to a central defender and a midfielder.
The Red Devils have also been keeping tabs on Declan Rice and Sean Longstaff and Rafa Benitez's exit at Newcastle could boost their chances of landing the latter.
Solskjaer could need to bring in two central midfielders if Pogba does go, with the Frenchman a target for former club Juventus and Real Madrid .
