Manchester City are confident closing a deal for Porto midfielder Fernando by the weekend. The Mirror says City are believed to have agreed an initial fee of £12million with Porto for the midfielder with another £4million in add-ons.
The Brazilian-born Fernando, who has switched national allegiance to Portugal, is due in Manchester for a medical and to finalise personal terms.
The Blues have been tracking the 26-year-old Fernando for the best part of a year and tried to land him in January.
Boss Manuel Pellegrini feels he will take some of the burden off central midfield pair Yaya Toure and Fernandinho.
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