Four things spotted in Manchester United training as Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba look sharp

straight to your inbox Rene Meulensteen has no doubts that Donny van de Beek will be able to play in the same midfield as Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United.United finally got their summer up and running on Wednesday when it was confirmed that Van de Beek has joined the club in a £40.1million move from Ajax.Though capable of playing in multiple roles in midfield and attack, the 23-year-old has become renowned as one of the best creative-midfielders in Europe, with 27 goals and 24 assists to

straight to your inbox Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Donny van de Beek will complement his existing midfield options at Manchester United after making the Holland international his first signing of the summer. United's €39million deal for the 23-year-old further strengthens a strong midfield for Solskjaer and Van de Beek will be competing with the likes of Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba after sealing his move from Ajax.

straight to your inbox After agreeing a £40.1million deal with Ajax for midfielder Donny van de Beek, the 23-year-old is closing in on a move to Manchester United, with personal terms already agreed and a medical completed on Monday, in what will be United's first signing of the summer transfer window.

straight to your inbox Bruno Fernandes has hit back at a sly dig from Jose Mourinho which suggested he has only scored penalties since he moved to Manchester United. The Portuguese midfielder inspired United to their revival under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with his goals and assists helping them finish third in the Premier League as well as reaching the semi-finals of the Europa League.

straight to your inboxManchester United are set to begin their preparations for the new season when they return to training next week.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are due back at the club's Carrington training complex on Wednesday 2 September, just over two weeks before they begin their Premier League season.United start the 2020/21 campaign with a home match against Crystal Palace on the weekend of September 19 after their opening day trip to face Burnley was postponed to ensure they have a

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester United man Gary Pallister believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should be eyeing an additional midfielder ahead of the new season.United are yet to secure any major new arrivals ahead of the start of the new Premier League season on September 12 but remain in the market for additions.Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho is a prime target, although the German side are standing firm on their stance he will not leave, resulting in other wide players being

straight to your inboxCristiano Ronaldo helped convince Manchester United to pursue a move for Bruno Fernandes, according to Patrice Evra.United reinforced their squad in the January transfer window when they completed a £47million deal to sign Portugal international Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after building a strong partnership with Bruno Fernandes in midfield.The 27-year-old's contract is set to expire in June 2021, though United have the option to extend for an extra 12 months.But former United striker Saha, speaking exclusively to the Football Index Podcast, believes there are no immediate worries about Pogba leaving the club.

straight to your inboxManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer empathised with Victor Lindelof following his row with Bruno Fernandes over Sevilla's winning goal in the Europa League semi-final.Fernandes and Lindelof were involved in a heated argument after Luuk de Jong pounced in the 78th minute to score the winner for Sevilla and ensure a third consecutive trophyless season for United."It was a disappointing goal to give away," Solskjaer said.

straight to your inbox Bruno Fernandes insists Manchester United players must take collective responsibility for the goals they conceded against Sevilla, despite his on-pitch confrontation with Victor Lindelof. The United centre back was at fault for Luuk de Jong's winning goal in the Europa League semi-final in Cologne and Fernandes had a heated discussion with the Swede before the game resumed in Cologne.

straight to your inbox Bruno Fernandes admits he is flattered by comparisons with Eric Cantona but will only look back fondly on his first season with Manchester United if they win the Europa League. Fernandes joined United from Sporting Lisbon in a £68million deal in January and has been in totemic form, scoring 11 goals and creating another eight.

his agent Mino Raiola has been vocal about Pogba's desire to find a new challenge. Real Madrid and Pogba's former club Juventus had been heavily linked.But Pogba returned from ankle surgery to play a major part in the Premier League restart for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side and help United clinch third place.

straight to your inbox Anthony Martial has cheekily warned Bruno Fernandes he will be shooting next time Manchester United earn a penalty. The Portuguese midfielder netted from the spot for United again on Monday night as they secured a 1-0 win over FC Copenhagen in the Europa League quarter-final.

straight to your inboxBruno Fernandes has many different penalty techniques which ensures goalkeepers struggle to save his spot kicks, according to his Manchester United teammate Juan Mata.Fernandes returned to the starting XI after being rested in the dead rubber against LASK but couldn't help United find a breakthrough in regulation time despite hitting the post.

straight to your inbox Manchester United fans are delighted that Fred has been given a chance in the starting XI against FC Copenhagen, and are excited to see him start alongside Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes. Following their 7-1 aggregate victory over LASK last week, United are into final stages of the Europa League which will be played in a one legged knock-out format in Germany.