Porto midfielder Fernando has emerged as a major target for man utd and could head to Old Trafford before the end of the transfer window.
According to Portuguese newspaper A Bola, the tenacious Brazilian, who recently became a Portuguese citizen - negating the need for a work permit - could be set to join Moyes' side ahead of Friday's deadline.
The 26-year-old has been with Porto since 2007, and was a key part of Andre-Villas Boas' treble-winning side in 2010-11.
He, has continued to be an automatic pick since, and has been vital at the heart of Paulo Fonseca's midfield this term.
Nonetheless, despite A Bola's claims, there is no guarantee that Porto chairman Pinto da Costa - notorious for securing the best possible deal - will allow the player to depart.