Manchester United might have their first key signing for the 2020/21 season already

United missed multiple chances to retake the lead in their semi-final clash with Sevilla in Cologne and were eventually punished by a late Luuk de Jong sucker punch and went out, losing 2-1 after Fernandes' penalty had given them an early lead.The Portuguese playmaker admitted United did enough to win on the night, but rued those missed opportunities. He says United must make good performances count with more ruthless finishing.

straight to your inbox Andreas Pereira leaped to the defence of teammate Victor Lindelof following Manchester United's exit from the Europa League.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side went out of Europe on Sunday night after they let an early lead slip against Spanish side Sevilla.Bruno Fernandes had given United the lead from the penalty spot early on before former Liverpool winger Suso drew his side level before half-time.United dominated proceedings after the break but were wasteful in front of goal

straight to your inboxFernandes explains Lindelof row Manchester United’s season ended in disappointing fashion, as they lost their third semi-final the season to Sevilla in the Europa League last night. It means that for the first time in over 30 years, United have gone three seasons without winning a trophy.

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 inboxManchester United players were "devastated" in the dressing room after their Europa League semi-final loss to Sevilla, according to club captain Harry Maguire.United took the lead in the first half when Marcus Rashford was fouled in the area and Bruno Fernandes dispatched their 22nd penalty of the season to maintain his 100 per cent record from the spot.Sevilla hit back before the interval through former Liverpool winger Suso which sparked United into life following the

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.

Fernandes has enjoyed a stunning Europa League campaign, first for Sporting Lisbon and then for United after his £47million January transfer to Old Trafford. He is the competition's top scorer with seven strikes and has revealed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's advice to play with freedom has helped him improve in the past few months.

straight to your inboxManchester United's players were put through their paces on Saturday afternoon, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer oversaw one final training session before the Europa League semi-final against Sevilla. It took place at the RheinEnergieStadion, where the semi-final will be played on Sunday night.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Saturday August 15.Manchester United playmaker Bruno Fernandes has responded to recent comparisons with club legend Eric Cantona.The Portuguese attacking midfielder has hit the ground running and admits that being compared to Cantona is highly flattering.

straight to your inbox Manchester United have no fresh injury concerns ahead of their Europa League semi-final with Sevilla. United flew out to Cologne, Germany last week with a 30-man squad but regulars Nemanja Matic and Victor Lindelof were rested from the start of their extra-time win over Copenhagen in Monday's quarter-final.

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.

straight to your inboxHere are the latest Manchester United evening headlines for Friday, August 14.Bruno Fernandes believes Mason Greenwood can still develop physically as he tipped his teammate to keep on growing. Greenwood, 18, has 17 senior goals to his name since bursting into the United first team and has caught the eye of everybody with his performances.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have named Bruno Fernandes as their Player of the Year.Fernandes completed his long-awaited move to Old Trafford in the January transfer window and it was no coincidence United's form improved as a result.The Portuguese was a crucial part of the team that secured a third-placed finish in the Premier League - Fernandes is yet to suffer a league defeat since joining the club.Fernandes tops the Europa League scoring charts after scoring a crucial penalty

straight to your inboxManchester United fans are gutted that Bruno Fernandes hasn't been nominated for the Premier League Player of the Season award.With the season finally concluded, the contenders to win the the accolade for the best player of the season were revealed on Friday.

straight to your inboxSeven is not the only famed squad number vacant at Manchester United. Anthony Martial requested the nine and relinquished the 11 but Bruno Fernandes is not a winger.Jadon Sancho is but seven is more suitable for a right winger and 11 is traditionally reserved for the dribbler on the opposite flank.

United recovered from an awful start to the Premier League season to finish in third position, ahead of Chelsea and Leicester, securing Champions League qualification.And it was the addition of Fernandes, signed for £47million from Sporting Lisbon in January, that lifted the overall level in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team - according to former United striker Berbatov."The signing of Bruno Fernandes lifted the team massively," Berbatov said in his Betfair blog.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans want to see Bruno Fernandes and Mason Greenwood handed new squad numbers if Jadon Sancho completes a summer transfer to the club.MEN Sport understand Sancho is a priority transfer target for United who boosted their chances of landing the Borussia Dortmund star by sealing Champions League qualification with a win against Leicester on the final day of the season.

straight to your inboxRyan Giggs praised Bruno Fernandes, Mason Greenwood and Anthony Martial for their contribution in turning Manchester United's season around.Champions League qualification looked out of reach following a dismal start to the season but the Reds enjoyed a rich vein of form following the arrival of Fernandes in the January transfer window.The Portuguese hit the ground running in England and completely transformed the team.

straight to your inbox Alan Shearer hailed Bruno Fernandes as the key difference for Manchester United after Champions League football was secured on the final day of the Premier League season. The 2019-20 campaign was a tale of two halves for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side, with the club's form improving significantly after Fernandes' arrival from Sporting Lisbon in the January transfer window.

straight to your inboxGary Neville has outlined what Manchester United must do in the upcoming summer transfer window.The window opens on Monday and United now know they will be able to promise prospective targets Champions League football next season.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side needed a point from this decisive final-day encounter with the Foxes, but in the end they secured a 2-0 win at the King Power Stadium.Bruno Fernandes put United ahead from the penalty spot on 71 minutes before Jesse