Rio Ferdinand identifies Bruno Fernandes' greatest strength for Manchester United

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have called on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to change his system to bring the the best out of Paul Pogba alongside Bruno Fernandes.Pogba has missed the majority of the season through injury and Fernandes' quick start to life in England following his January transfer from Sporting Lisbon had fans dreaming of their partnership in the engine room.The Frenchman returned to the United side when the Premier League restarted in June and scored his first goal of the

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 inboxRio Ferdinand says Manchester United have turned the corner in the transfer market after years of overspending on players who were not good enough. Many high-profile signings ultimately failed to leave a mark at Old Trafford but United have been more impressive in the market in recent times.

straight to your inboxRio Ferdinand believes Manchester United must keep Paul Pogba.Pogba has been in good form for United since the season restarted, with the Frenchman forming a good midfield partnership with January signing Bruno Fernandes.The World Cup winner said last summer he was open to a 'new challenge' and had only made eight appearances for United this season before the season was put on hold, but he appears content at United at the moment and Ferdinand wants him to stay“I’ve seen a

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 inboxManchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was in sensational form In the Premier League throughout the month of June, helping Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side go unbeaten in their first three league games since the league's restart.In those three Premier League games in the month of June, Fernandes scored three goals, including a solitary goal in United's draw with Tottenham and two strikes in United's 3-0 win over Brighton.

straight to your inboxRoy Keane believes Manchester United fans will be buzzing with the way their side is playing and that momentum is right behind them at the minute.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's sides continued their impressive run of form with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Aston Villa.

straight to your inboxManchester United great Rio Ferdinand has summed up how fans are currently feeling about the Reds after an upsurge in form.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men came into the match at home to Bournemouth on the back of a 15-game unbeaten run, before enjoying a 5-2 victory at Old Trafford as Mason Greenwood bagged a brace and Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Bruno Fernandes also netted.Convincing wins over Sheffield United and Norwich City since the restart had led to fans becoming

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

straight to your inboxRio Ferdinand warned Manchester United that they are far from the finished article after their 5-2 win over Bournemouth in the Premier League.United made it 16 games without defeat thanks to a brace from Mason Greenwood and goals from Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Bruno Fernandes.United are in the top four following the win but Ferdinand believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs to add three new starting players to his team this summer.

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.

straight to your inbox Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho insists he would not swap Giovani Lo Celso for Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes.Spurs held talks last summer to sign Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon, but backed out of a deal after failing to agree a suitable fee with the Portuguese club.Former manager Mauricio Pochettino instead made a move to sign Lo Celso on a season-long loan from Real Betis in order to add much needed creativity to his side's midfield.Tottenham eventually made the

Bruno Fernandes' sensational double and a fine opener from Mason Greenwood secured all three points for United at the Amex, while the back line also notched another clean sheet. It's the 11th time they have done so in the past 15 games, with Lindelof and Harry Maguire forming a solid partnership at the back.Lindelof told MUTV after the game that the tight defence was just as important to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side as a free-flowing attack.