Bruno Fernandes has said moving to a club in England would be a dream.

Both Manchester United and Manchester City have been linked with a summer move for the Sporting Lisbon central midfielder.

"For now I have a contract and everything that might happen, will have to come in time," Fernandes told Diario de Noticias. "Right now I’m focused on the ambitions of Sporting, which are mine. I honestly don’t know anything else.

“I always said that I came back to Sporting because they have ambitions like the ones I have. I said that I would leave Sporting once my ambitions were greater than those of the club, but they are not at the moment. The ambition to be national champion is still here and so I have no reason to leave. Obviously if an irrefutable proposal for me arrives, and it’s good for the club, let’s get together and decide together.

“I always said that I was an ambitious player and from a very early age I have a dream of playing in England, where you can live pure football without big controversy, without big cases.

"Now, any of the other leagues, Germany, Spain and Italy are also very good and ambitious. But as I said I’m good at Sporting and now I’m focused on the cup. Then I want to make a good pre-season and if anything comes up I’m available to do what is best for the club.”

Despite the speculation surrounding a potential move to Manchester for Fernandes, MEN Sport understands that interest from United had been sensationalised in certain sections earlier this month.

Meanwhile, City stated on May 9 that they have no interest in recruiting Fernandes despite their intention to recruit a central midfielder during the transfer window.

The 24-year-old scored 32 goals and notched 17 assists in all competitions for Sporting this season.