Manchester United are reportedly "seriously interested" in signing a highly sought-after England hopeful, but their pursuit could be derailed by Bayern Munich, who have also entered the fray to sign the talented young player.
Ruben Amorim, the Sporting CP manager, had been hopeful of landing the transfer target, but it appears that the competition for the player's signature has intensified in recent days, with the Red Devils and the German giants chief among the suitors.
According to sources close to the deal, Manchester United are willing to pay a significant transfer fee to bring the England hopeful to Old Trafford, but the player's representatives are said to be weighing up their options, with Bayern Munich also offering a lucrative package.
The transfer saga is set to run for several weeks, with the player's future likely to be decided in the coming months. Manchester United will be hoping to use their financial muscle to persuade the player to join them, but Bayern Munich's reputation for developing young talent could yet prove to be a decisive factor.
Amorim and his coaching team had been confident of landing the player, but the entry of Manchester United and Bayern Munich into the mix has significantly complicated matters. The Sporting CP boss will need to use all his persuasive powers to convince the player that his future lies at the Portuguese club.
For now, the England hopeful remains at the center of a transfer tug-of-war, with several top European clubs vying for his signature. As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is certain - the player's future will be the subject of intense speculation in the weeks and months to come.