Manchester United are reportedly keeping tabs on Krasnodar captain Eduard Spertsyan but face competition in and outside the Premier League.

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• Fernandes linked with Man Utd exit
• Red Devils linked with €25m star
• Competition in England and Europe

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  According to L'Eco di Bergamo, via Tutto Atalanta, United are monitoring the 25-year-old but Brentford, Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain, and Atalanta are also keeping tabs on him. The report adds, however, that Ajax have a 'concrete advantage' in signing him.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Despite Bruno Fernandes reportedly turning down a Saudi Pro League move, speculation is still circling that he could leave United after they failed to secure European football next season. If he does go, finding a replacement for the Portugal international will not be easy, and if Spertsyan was signed for €25m (£21.5m), he would be under huge pressure to perform at Old Trafford.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Armenia international Spertsyan scored 11 goals and bagged seven assists in 35 appearances for the Russian side, who secured the league title this season. Incidentally, the attacking midfielder has just over 12 months until his contract expires.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  All eyes will be on whether or not Fernandes stays put at Ruben Amorim's United next season. But if he does leave, Spertsyan, who can also play as a winger, could be a relatively low-risk transfer signing.

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