Barcelona have opened talks with Sporting Lisbon over a deal to sign Manchester United target Bruno Fernandes, reports Sky Sports.

Reports in Spain suggest the Catalans have proposed signing him this summer until 2025 but will loan him to Valencia until the end of the 2020-21 season.

Barcelona are currently in talks with Valencia over a deal to sign striker Rodrigo and reports in Spain say they are hoping this new proposal can help get a deal over the line.