Manchester United refuse to give Manchester City a clear run at Sporting CP star Bruno Fernandes.

Correio da Manha says United could battle City with a bid for Sporting midfielder Fernandes.

The prolific midfielder has a release clause of €100m, but neither United or City are willing to pay that.

The report adds United's bid would still be more than City's, and may be enough to tempt the club to sell their star man.

For his part, Fernandes has declared he's willing to move to England this summer.