Jose Mourinho makes Bruno Fernandes transfer claim over Manchester United swap-deal

straight to your inboxAlan Shearer has explained how the addition of Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United has helped improve every player at the club.Fernandes arrived at Old Trafford from Sporting Lisbon in January for an initial £47 million fee and has received many plaudits since.The Portugal international has only made 12 appearances in the English top-flight, but has already scored seven goals and provided the same amount of assists.The arrival of Fernandes helped Man United reach 19 games

3-1 loss to Frank Lampard's side and saw their hopes of winning the competition dashed by Olivier Giroud and Mason Mount strikes coupled with a Harry Maguire own goal. Only a Fernandes penalty late on offered Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men any consolation and they will now focus on their top four battle.

straight to your inboxGary Neville has never seen a player 'transform' a club like Bruno Fernandes has at Manchester United.Fernandes' form since joining United in January has helped change United's fortunes and they are unbeaten since before his arrival.

straight to your inbox Manchester City fans are furious after Gabriel Jesus was denied a penalty against Bournemouth and have drawn comparisons to the spot-kick Bruno Fernandes won for Manchester United against Aston Villa recently. City were leading 2-0 midway through the second-half when a wonderful move from the Blues saw David Silva play goalscorer Jesus into the area where he was appeared to be brought down by Steve Cook.

straight to your inboxGary Neville hailed Bruno Fernandes' impact at Manchester United and explained how his work rate has made them better defensively.The Portuguese midfielder claimed the February and June Premier League Player of the Month awards after joining from Sporting Lisbon in January.Fernandes has been a revelation since his arrival and his impact on Manchester United's midfield and attack can't be overstated.Since Fernandes made his debut, no Premier League player has registered more

straight to your inbox Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes both issued defiant messages after Manchester United drew 2-2 with Southampton on Monday night. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side missed the chance to move up to third in the Premier League table after conceding a 96th-minute equaliser from Michael Obafemi.

straight to your inboxManchester United great Rio Ferdinand has spoken glowingly about the influence that Bruno Fernandes has had on Paul Pogba. Fernandes signed from Sporting Lisbon in January and has made a huge impact on a United side now fighting hard to finish in the Premier League top four.

straight to your inboxIan Wright says signing Jadon Sancho and Kalidou Koulibaly would turn Manchester United into serious challengers.United extended their impressive unbeaten streak to 17 matches when they beat Aston Villa on Thursday evening and their form has grabbed the attention of the rest of the Premier League.Bruno Fernandes has formed a fine partnership with Paul Pogba whilst Mason Greenwood has had a fantastic debut season.Speaking on Optus Sport's The Kelly and Wrighty Show, England

straight to your inboxJamie Carragher has warned Manchester United that their sparkling form does not automatically mean they will challenge for the title next season.The Reds have become the first team in Premier League history to win four consecutive matches by three goals, with Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba inspirational in midfield.Whilst United continue to hunt down a potential top-four finish, their form has prompted talk of closing the gap on Liverpool and Manchester City next season.Yet

straight to your inboxHere's how Manchester United's players rates as they stormed to another win, 3-0 over Aston Villa:David de GeaHad an early edgy moment and was well beaten by Trezeguet's shot that clipped the outside of the post. Kept a clean sheet, though.

straight to your inboxManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer instructed Harry Maguire to stand in front of the wall before Bruno Fernandes netted a free-kick against Bournemouth on Saturday.United fell behind in the first-half after Junior Stanislas netted his first goal of the season on the 16 minute mark but goals from Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial gave the Reds the lead going into the break.Joshua King's penalty after the interval was cancelled out by another

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side since the restart and says the Norwegian won't mind even if Fernandes gives the ball away.  The Portugal international has been a sensation since signing for United from Sporting Lisbon in the January transfer window and his impact has helped them challenge for a top four place. And Ferdinand believes United's players are starting to anticipate Fernandes' risk-taking, which could bring them more success in the future.

took to social media after the 3-0 victory over Brighton in midweek, posting: "Well then... I think we have a football team," after Bruno Fernandes' double helped Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team to the win.

Manchester United and a victory over West Ham. Aside from the strange Tanguy Ndombele affair, Spurs appeared to be heading in the right direction.Then came the torpedo to Mourinho's life raft.No, not the Lucas Moura VAR decision at Bramall Lane and the ensuing 3-1 defeat to Sheffield United.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have named a single regret over the decision to sign Bruno Fernandes - believing that their season could have been much different had the Portuguese been signed sooner.Fernandes was linked with a move to United during last summer's window but MEN Sport understood interest in the playmaker did not extend beyond mere admiration.