London — World football governing body Fifa is investigating the transfer of midfielder Bruno Fernandes from Portugal’s Sporting Lisbon to Manchester United after a complaint from his former team Sampdoria.

The 25-year-old joined United from Sporting in January for an initial fee of €55m and has registered three goals and four assists in nine games...

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