Report: Everton interested in Bruno Fernandes

Everton are reportedly interested in signing Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon this month.

Bruno Fernandes of Sporting CP during the Portuguese Cup match between Sporting CP and Rio Ave FC at on December 19, 2018 in Lisbon, Portugal.

Everton are interested in signing Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon in the January transfer window, according to A Bola.

It has been reported that Fernandes has a release clause of €100 million (£89.81m), but Everton could reportedly be able to secure the services of the 24-year-old midfielder for around €40m (35.92m).

Good signing for Everton

Fernandes is a very good midfielder who has a strong reputation in Europe and is a Portugal international.

The midfielder did well during his spell in Italy with Udinese and Sampdoria, and his performances for Sporting so far this season have been very encouraging.

Bruno Fernandes of Sporting CP competess for the ball with Jonathan Buatu of Rio Ave FC during the Portuguese Cup match between Sporting CP and Rio Ave FC at Estadio Jose Alvalade on...

According to WhoScored, the midfielder has scored six goals and provided five assists in 14 league matches for Sporting so far this season.

The 24-year-old has scored two goals and provided one assist in six Europa League games so far this campaign, according to WhoScored.

Sporting finished second in Europa League Group E and have progressed to the round of 32 of the competition.

Gabrielzinho of Rio Ave FC in action during the Portuguese Cup match between Sporting CP and Rio Ave FC at Estadio Jose Alvalade on December 19, 2018 in Lisbon, Portugal.

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Report: Everton interested in Bruno Fernandes