Bruno Fernandes' £60m move to Manchester United is 'imminent' with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer offering up Marcos Rojo in a swap deal... and Sporting braced for him to go before Friday's Lisbon derby
* Manchester United are negotiating a deal for Portugal star Bruno Fernandes
* Sportsmail revealed last week that talks were held at United's London offices
* Reports in Portugal claim that the midfielder is now on the verge of a move
* Fernandes could leave Lisbon before Friday's huge derby against rivals Benfica
* United will pay £51m up front, with Marcos Rojo potentially joining Sporting
Manchester United are finally closing in on a £60million deal for Bruno Fernandes - and he could even leave the Portuguese giants before Friday's derby with Benfica.
Sportsmail revealed last week that United chief Ed Woodward had held talks with Fernandes' agents and Sporting president Frederico Varandas in London.
And a deal for the 25-year-old midfielder has now moved a step closer, with the main terms of the agreement 'already negotiated and understood' according to Portuguese newspaper Record.
Record claim that an agreement for Fernandes to join Manchester United is getting close. Defender Marcos Rojo could return to Sporting Lisbon as part of the deal for Fernandes
The 25-year-old appeared emotional at the end of the game as he closes in on a transfer. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants Fernandes after losing Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay to injury
They also claim that United will make an official offer this week and that the deal could include out-of-favour defender Marcos Rojo heading back to his old club.
Record believe that Fernandes, who started and scored twice in Saturday's win at Vitoria, remains fully committed to Sporting and is ready to line up in the Lisbon derby against fierce rivals Benfica on Friday night.
However, that could change if negotiations with United are completed quickly this week, potentially leaving the club without their captain for one of the biggest games of the season.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is desperate to strengthen his midfield options following injuries to Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay, and has gone back to Fernandes after considering him last summer.
Reports in Portugal suggest United will pay Sporting around £51m up front, with another £9m in potential add-ons.
Rojo, who joined United from Sporting for £16m in 2014, may also be part of the deal, with club officials keen to bring him back to the Jose Alvalade Stadium.
However, Portuguese newspaper O Jogo say that the club are concerned about Rojo's salary at United, and could ask the Red Devils to continue covering a percentage of it.
If a deal cannot be agreed then they are willing to consider taking another player in order to meet their £60m valuation of Fernandes.
The former Sampdoria playmaker is expected sign a long-term contract at Old Trafford worth around £150,000 a week.
Portuguese paper A Bola say that his move to the Premier League is 'imminent' and that it will be Manchester United's decision if he plays against Benfica or not.
Asked about January transfers last week, Solskjaer said: 'Bruno Fernandes? I can't talk about individuals that play for other clubs, but I've got to say I do have backing.
'We do have backing to do something if the right thing comes up in this window. The owners, Ed (Woodward), they know what we're building towards.'
Solskjaer and his assistant Mike Phelan are believed to have been present for Sporting's defeat by Porto recently.
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