David Moyes’ plans to bring in a central midfielder this month have taken a knock, after Porto’s Fernando opted to move to Man City ahead of United.
It was believed that the Portuguese passport holding Brazilian was set to join United this week, but Manuel Pellegrini has swooped in to pip rivals United to his signature.
Fernando was seen as a cheap option for Moyes given that his contract with Porto expires this summer, but the 26 year old is said to have agreed terms with City, in a move that has infuriated his club.
Portuguese journalist Goncalo Lopes has been giving updates on the situation via Twitter, saying:
Fernando has chosen Manchester City!
— Gonçalo Lopes (@_GoncaloLopes) January 29, 2014
Not saying, repeat, not saying the deal is done. — Gonçalo Lopes (@_GoncaloLopes) January 29, 2014
City was trying him only for next season, in a free transfer deal, but they know there are other clubs interested. They saw an opportunity. — Gonçalo Lopes (@_GoncaloLopes) January 29, 2014
But it is 90% done.
— Gonçalo Lopes (@_GoncaloLopes) January 29, 2014
Again. The agreement right now it’s only between Fernando and City. FC Porto pissed with the player and City.
— Gonçalo Lopes (@_GoncaloLopes) January 29, 2014
love for money fuck let him go we need Toni Kroos
love for money let him go we need Toni Kroos
we want Toni Kroos !!!!!!!!! Everyone want toni kroos in Manchester United squad in this transfer window … david moyes plzzzzz !!!!!! buy !!!!!!!!!! TONI KROOS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Moyes ! Please act fast. You are too slow.
Pls moyes don’t sign fernando buy toni kroos!
Love for money crazy stupid with his agent. Moyes act faster with Kroos & Guarin
He is after money crazy stupid with his agent. Moyes act faster with Kroos & Guarin
yes..
I believe moyes know toni kroos is far better than fernando moyes need to act fast before it is too late
The love of money is the root of evil, we don’t need you. Pls moyes act fast and sign Tonic Kroos, he is good for us. UP UTD
Moyessssssss tony kroose is the perfect signing u don’t even need to think abt it.