Liverpool are threatening Manchester United plans for Sporting CP midfielder Bruno Fernandes.

United were reported to have a clear run at signing the Portugal international.

However, A Bola says Liverpool are not out of the race for Fernandes, despite United's confidence that they can seal a deal.

Fernandes' agent is set to meet Liverpool officials in the next 48 hours.

It is suggested that neither United or Liverpool have made a bid as yet, with Fernandes valued at around £45million.