Sporting CP midfielder Bruno Fernandes has welcomed interest from Manchester United.

Fernandes admits a future move to England is a career ambition.

“Last year, after the termination, I received approaches, mainly from England and also from Spain, but I did not feel prepared to go." Fernandes told Record. “Not because of difficulty, but for the high number of games in England.

“My debut season at Sporting was the first time I played so many games, I thought I needed one more with that regularity. Now I feel prepared for this requirement, if I ever have to play in England or a team in Spain."

Fernandes has a €100m release clause in his current deal, and he admits he is flattered that his club value him so highly.

He added: “No player in the world should be worth that price. But it's a cause of pride to know that Sporting have this confidence in me."