Manchester United face battle for Bruno Fernandes as Atletico 'plan £44.6million bid next week' for Sporting Lisbon star Atletico Madrid are reportedly planning to bid £44.6million for Bruno Fernandes Manchester United are interested in the Sporting star but face competition Tottenham and Manchester City have already distanced themselves from a move Atleti are planning to use funds from Antoine Griezmann's exit for the transfer By Peter Rutzler For Mailonline Published: 14:50 BST, 16 June 2019 | Updated: 14:50 BST, 16 June 2019 Viewcomments Manchester United face renewed competition for the signature of Sporting Lisbon star Bruno Fernandes as Atletico Madrid are reportedly planning to make a £44.6million bid for the Portugal international next week. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are monitoring Fernandes as they seek to recruit two midfielders, one creative and one defensive, and as Sportsmail revealed earlier this week, they were given a boost by news that Tottenham had joined Manchester City in distancing themselves from Fernandes. But according to Portuguese outlet A Bola, it is Atletico who are planning to make the first-move by preparing a €50m bid (£44.6m), which could rise to €60m (£53.5m) with add-ons. Atletico Madrid are reportedly planning to make a bid for Bruno Fernandes next week Diego Simeone is already planning how to reinvest the funds from Antoine Griezmann's exit The Spanish club intend to use funds from the departure of outgoing forward Antoine Griezmann to push through the transfer. The Frenchman announced he would be leaving the Wanda Metropolitano last month and is expected to move to the Nou Camp once his contract release clause drops to £105m on July 1. Simeone is facing the prospect of a full squad rebuild with several key stars tipped to follow Griezmann out the exit door this summer, with midfielder Rodri linked with Manchester City, goalkeeper Jan Oblak reportedly unhappy while Diego Godin and Filipe Luis have already confirmed their departures. Sporting captain Fernandes has caught the eye this season by claiming 32 goals and 18 assists from 53 matches in all competitions. The French World Cup winner is widely expected to sign for Barcelona for £105m next month Fernandes has caught the eye this season and starred for Portugal in the Nations League The Portugal international has 12 caps to his name, and featured during his country's recent Nations League triumph on home soil last week. United's interest is tied to the future of talisman Paul Pogba who openly revealed he would consider seeking a new challenge this summer. The club record signing, who has been heavily linked with a switch to Real Madrid and Juventus, told reporters in Tokyo that he was considering his future. 'Like you said, there is a lot of talking and a lot of thinking as well,' said Pogba. Manchester United's interest will likely increase should Paul Pogba decide to leave the club 'For me I have been for three years in Manchester and have been doing great; some good moments and some bad moments, like everybody. Like everywhere else. 'After this season and everything that happened this season, with my season being my best season as well... I think for me it could be a good time to have a new challenge somewhere else. 'I am thinking of this: to have a new challenge somewhere else.' Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility