Sporting CP has rejected all offers from Arsenal, Manchester United and AC Milan to keep Nuno Mendes

Sporting CP successfully fought off efforts from Arsenal and Manchester United to keep hold of Nuno Mendes for the new season.

The teenage left-back was wanted by both English giants, along with AC Milan.

O Jogo says details of Sporting's successful efforts in resisting all efforts to prise away Mendes have emerged.

Only AC Milan made an offer - €15m - for the teen, while Arsenal held extensive talks with Sporting without tabling a bid. Both clubs were referred to Mendes' €45m buyout clause - a price deemed too rich by the pair.

United also made enquiries after Mendes, though their interest never went beyond the exploratory stage.

Mendes, 18, has a deal with Sporting to 2025.