Five bargain buys Manchester United should pursue in January transfer window

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer insists he would be open to moving for an influential mid-season target in the mould of Bruno Fernandes but does not expect Manchester United to pull off such a coup two years running.After much deliberation, United eventually completed the signing of Fernandes, 26, from Sporting Lisbon in a £67.6million deal last January and they did not lose a Premier League game for the rest of the season following the Portuguese's

straight to your inbox every day for freeBruno Fernandes believes Paul Pogba's slow start to the season was due to his battle with Covid-19.Pogba and Fernandes were key to helping Manchester United finish third in the Premier League last season as the Reds reached the semi-final of the FA Cup and Europa League.Both men were seen as key players in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side but Pogba has found himself restricted to a role as an impact substitute in recent months.In the last few weeks, Pogba has

straight to your inbox every day for freeBruno Fernandes has revealed Paul Pogba promised him that the pair would have a good understanding playing together for Manchester United.12 months ago, after months of transfer speculation, Fernandes sealed his dream move to Old Trafford and fans were instantly picturing his link up with Pogba.Unfortunately, supporters were forced to wait to see the duo in action as Pogba was currently recovering from surgery on an ankle injury that had side lined him

straight to your inbox every day for freeBruno Fernandes admits Manchester United need to improve if they are to take the next step and win trophies after several semi-final defeats under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.United have lost four semi-finals in the last 13 months, three of which since Fernandes signed, the latest being Wednesday's loss to City in the Carabao Cup.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDean HendersonMade his Old Trafford career debut and saved well from Riyad Mahrez after conceding a soft goal. 6Aaron Wan-BissakaMight have asked Phil Foden to switch wings with his patsy, Raheem Sterling.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDean HendersonMade his Old Trafford career debut and saved well from Riyad Mahrez after conceding a soft goal. 6Aaron Wan-BissakaMight have asked Phil Foden to switch wings with his patsy, Raheem Sterling.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer said Manchester United's players cannot always depend on Bruno Fernandes after their fourth semi-final defeat in the last year. Fernandes was off-colour in United's 2-0 loss to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup on a night when none of their forwards performed.

straight to your inbox every day for freeGary Neville feels Paul Pogba is starting to make the wide left position his own at Manchester United. The French midfielder struggled for game time due to injuries and poor form earlier in ths season, with Bruno Fernandes, Fred and Scott McTominay proving to be Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's favoured midfield trio.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have included Dean Henderson and Victor Lindelof in their side to face Manchester City tonight.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has picked a strong team for the Carabao Cup semi-final clash at Old Trafford, with Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford starting.United have made just the two changes from the 11 that beat Aston Villa 2-1 on New Year's Day.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have ridiculed Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp after his comments on refereeing decisions in the wake of their defeat against Southampton.Liverpool's poor form has given United the opportunity to overtake the reigning Premier League champions by winning their game in hand against Burnley.United were victorious last time out thanks to a Bruno Fernandes penalty after Paul Pogba was fouled in the box by Douglas Luiz.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have not initiated contact with Sporting Lisbon over signing midfielder Pedro Goncalves - according to reports.Goncalves, 22, has stepped into the void left by Bruno Fernandes following his move to Old Trafford and has helped Sporting top the Portuguese first division.The youngster has netted 11 goals in 11 league appearances - none of which have come from the penalty spot - which has led to speculation over his future at the

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans fear the club may not have signed Bruno Fernandes last January if the club had firmed up their interest in Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff.The 23-year-old was identified by United as a long-term addition to their midfield following his breakthrough with the Magpies after the departure of Ander Herrera.MEN Sport revealed United held encouraging talks with Longstaff's representatives during the summer transfer window but he was

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have been posed a pretty tricky dilemma as they enter the first full week of the January transfer window.Normally a club would use the winter break as an opportunity to reevaluate their squad at the halfway stage of a season, with the marketplace acting as one final opportunity to influence a campaign with a hefty cash injection, or an inspired signing.United opted for the later a year ago - the arrival of Bruno Fernandes not only

direct to your inboxFootage of Manchester United captain Harry Maguire talking to Jack Grealish has sparked hopes the two could have been discussing a transfer to Old Trafford for the Aston Villa star.United came out on top of a pulsating game with Villa in the Premier League on Friday, as Bruno Fernandes’ penalty earned a 2-1 win. Anthony Martial opened the scoring with a deft header from Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s cross before Grealish found Bertrand Traore to equalise after the break.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have slammed Richard Keys and Andy Gray for their analysis of the win against Aston Villa.United continued their title charge with a crucial win against Dean Smith's side, moving level on points with league leaders Liverpool with a game in-hand thanks to Bruno Fernandes' penalty.Paul Pogba was adjudged to have been fouled in the area by former Manchester City midfielder Douglas Luiz much to the Brazilian's dismay.

straight to your inbox every day for freeAndy Cole has hailed four Manchester United players following the 2-1 win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford.The former United striker was on punditry duties for Sky Sports during the clash and heaped praise on the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial after the contest.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men moved up to second in the Premier League level on points with Liverpool thanks to goals from Martial and Fernandes, who

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Pogba has been accused of telling team-mate Luke Shaw to dive during Manchester United's Premier League victory over Aston Villa. Pogba played a key role as United beat Villa 2-1 at Old Trafford on New Year's Day, winning the penalty that Bruno Fernandes converted to clinch the points.

straight to your inbox every day for freeJose Mourinho has aimed a fresh dig at Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes, arguing that players who score penalties should not be listed in the Premier League's top scorers.Fernandes sits third in the Premier League scoring charts this season, netting 11 times for United, five of which have come from the penalty spot.

straight to your inbox every day for freeSky Sports pundits Andy Cole and Darren Bent agree that Manchester United deserved to win the key penalty in the win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford.