Manchester United face a battle to keep hold of Bruno Fernandes.

The Sun says Real Madrid and Barcelona are set to do battle to sign Fernandes.

He was left irked after being hauled off in the heavy defeat at the hands of Tottenham - and the Portugal international may already find himself taking up a new challenge with his current side gripped in turmoil.

Fernandes refuted the wild talk in his homeland, however, and insisted it was simply an attempt to drive a wedge between United's players.

But the situation is said to have alerted Real Madrid and Barca, with both giants watching Fernandes' situation closely.