TBR Football can exclusively confirm that Liverpool and Manchester City are among the Premier League clubs interested in Braga prodigy Roger Fernandes.
Premier League leaders Liverpool are likely to be busy in the summer transfer window as they’ll look to bolster their ranks after two quiet windows.
Meanwhile, Manchester City have already begun their rebuild and will be eager to avoid another season in which they’re not challenging for the title or the Champions League.
Fernandes has made a real name for himself in recent years, which has seen him appear on the radar of the Reds and the Citizens, though they’re not the only clubs keen.
Manchester City, Liverpool, Newcastle, West Ham and Manchester United all keen on Roger Fernandes
TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey can reveal that Roger Fernandes is emerging as a potential summer target for a host of clubs after another hugely impressive campaign for Braga.
The 19-year-old, who actually played first-team football when he was just 15, is a left-footed right-sider who can play – and has played – anywhere down the right flank.
TBR Football can reveal that Fernandes has been on the radar of a host of Premier League clubs for years.
This summer could finally see the Portuguese gem move after a stellar campaign with Braga which has thus far resulted in him grabbing three goals and three assists in 19 league starts.
Sources with knowledge of the situation have confirmed to TBR Football that Manchester City, Liverpool, Newcastle, West Ham and Manchester United have all watched Fernandes in the last 12 months.
We can also confirm that Italian outfits Napoli and Atalanta have shown an interest, together with Benfica and Porto, who would be open to keeping him in Portugal.
Fernandes, who signed a new contract last summer taking him to 2008, has a release clause of €40million (around £34million).
What Roger Fernandes could bring to the Premier League
At just 19 years of age, Fernandes has already made 80 competitive appearances for Braga, registering 11 goals and 12 assists.
He is an ‘electric, pacey winger known for his fearless and confident play’, as per Total Football Analysis.
The scouting outlet added: ‘As an explosive 1v1 specialist, he can excel on both flanks, showcasing top-tier pace and agility.
‘He is a player with great positioning, dribbling ability, and can play progressive passes.’
Fernandes boasts very impressive metrics, some of which are among the best in the game.
| Statistic | Per 90 | Percentile |
| Non-Penalty Goals | 0.17 | 96 |
| Shots Total | 1.73 | 97 |
| Shot-Creating Actions | 3.28 | 92 |
| Progressive Passes | 4.66 | 76 |
| Progressive Carries | 4.32 | 97 |
| Successful Take-Ons | 1.9 | 99 |
| Touches In Opposition Box | 2.07 | 78 |
| Progressive Passes Received | 9.5 | 99 |
| Tackles | 2.59 | 81 |
| Interceptions | 1.38 | 89 |
| Blocks | 1.55 | 84 |
For instance, he’s ranked in the 99th percentile for successful take-ons and progressive passes received, while his shots total and progressive carries are in the 97th percentile.
