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Aug312020 by JBNo Comments

Bruno Fernandes approves Man Utd’s £40m Van de Beek transfer

Premier League

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has rleacted to the club’s deal to sign Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek. United agreed a £40.3m fee with Ajax on Sunday and the Dutchman will sign a five-year contract at the Old Trafford. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Red devils attempted to sign van de Beek in the January window but Ajax were not willing to sell midway through the season and felt that they could get a huge fee in the summer window. And that led United to the signature of Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes and the Portuguese star has been outstanding at the club since joining in a £47m deal. But, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to continue his overhaul of United’s squad with Van de Beek set to become his first signing of this s...

Aug242020 by JBNo Comments

Evra reveals why he & Cristiano Ronaldo told Solskjaer to sign Bruno Fernandes

Premier League

Patrice Evra has revealed the key role he and Cristiano Ronaldo played in bringing Bruno Fernandes to Old Trafford. The pair were good friends in their three years together at Manchester United, even if Evra occasionally found Ronaldo a touch too competitive. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And the both combined to advise United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on his transfer plans when Bruno Fernandes was being monitored at Sporting. Patrice Evra told The Guardian why the signing was needed, saying: “United have qualified for the Champions League. It’s not a big achievement but it’s massive progress from where we’ve come. "I love Ole. One game we’re on the bench and I started talking. He said, ‘Patrice. I’m focused’. "He would analyse everything so he...

Aug172020 by JBNo Comments

Fernandes explains heated row with Lindelof after Man Utd’s Europa League exit

Premier League

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has played down an on-field argument with defender Victor Lindelof after seeing the club eliminated out of the Europa League. Despite Fernandes opening the scoring for United after just nine minutes, Sevilla proved too strong for Solskjaer's side with a 78th-minute winner from Luuk de Jong ensuring the Spanish side progressed to another final through a 2-1 victory. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After Sevilla's winning goal, Fernandes was filmed in a fiery exchange with United defender Lindelof as the duo seemingly argued over who was to blame for allowing the De Jong to strike. United could not find an equaliser after De Jong's goal and have now been eliminated from the Europa League by a Spanish opponent for...

Jul292020 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho takes another swipe at Bruno Fernandes over penalty haul

Premier League

Tottenham head coach Jose Mourinho aimed another swipe at Manchester United and Bruno Fernandes over the number of penalties they have gotten this campaign. United secured a place in the top four thanks to a 2-0 win over Leicester City, with the deadlock of the match once again broken by a penalty – their 14th of the campaign, which is a new Premier League record. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, there was no controversy about their final penalty with Anthony Martial clearly brought down when through on goal against the Foxes and Fernandes stepped up to score. Bruno Fernandes has scored eight goals and provided another seven assists in just 14 Premier League matches, and he has won the Player of the Month award twice. Jose Mourinho reached Lisbon...

Jul162020 by JBNo Comments

Fernandes was ‘surprised’ by how good Rashford was when he joined

Premier League

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has hailed teammate Marcus Rashford and revealed that he has been ‘surprised’ by how good he is, despite knowing about him. Fernandes has been remarkable at Old Trafford since signing from Sporting in the January window and has yet to see defeat with his new team, going 11 matches unbeaten in the League as they aim for top-four. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fernandes was asked by BT Sport which player he would choose for their speed, he said: ‘I will choose Rashford because I think what Rashford has is pace, amazing pace, but with amazing quality. ‘It’s difficult sometimes going at that velocity to have the quality to do the right things, you know. To choose the right time to shoot, to pass, to skill. ‘...

Jul132020 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer reveals he consulted Cristiano Ronaldo before Man Utd signed Fernandes

Premier League

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed that he consulted former Red devils superstar Cristiano Ronaldo before they decided to sign Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon. The Portugal international has made an instant impact at the theatre of dreams since joining in a £67.7m deal in the January transfer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United had extensively scouted the midfielder but Solskjaer wanted to know more about the player's character before sanctioning the deal. Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo know each other from playing together with the Portugal national team and the duo played an important role in their Nations League triumph last year. And Solskjaer got Ronaldo’s phone number through Patrice Evra before call...

Jul102020 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho aims swipe at Man Utd after Fernandes’ penalty against Aston Villa

Premier League

Jose Mourinho has aimed a dig at Manchester United and the ‘help’ they get winning penalties after his Spurs side were denied a penalty in their goalless draw with Bournemouth on Thursday. The Portuguese said he could not blame his players after Tottenham were frustrated by VAR for the second time in a week in the Premier League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Kane was denied a penalty after Joshua King shoved him to the ground inside the box but thier calls for a penalty were shrugged off. Asked about Tottenham's poor attack compared to Manchester United’s, Mourinho saidd: ‘United’s 13 penalties is a help. It’s a help!’ United equalled the all-time record for penalties awarded in a Premier League campaign as they were given their 13th spot-kick of ...

Jul92020 by JBNo Comments

Pogba reveals Man Utd’s attack with Bruno Fernandes is beautiful

Premier League, Ligue 1

Paul Pogba has revealed watching United’s ‘beautiful’ attack of Bruno Fernandes, Anthony Martial, Rashford and Greenwood makes him ‘enjoy football’. Manchester United have been in a good form since the Premier League returned, winning three out of their four matches thus far. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Red devils’ attacking players have found their rhythm, while Pogba’s return from injury has given a huge boost to the midfield. And the France international concedes he has been very much impressed by the club’s threat in the final third. ‘From behind I just enjoy it,’ Pogba told United Review. ‘I’m enjoying just watching Bruno, Rashford, Martial and Mason, who all played the last game, and seeing them score goals. ‘You just keep applauding, ...

Jun212020 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho aims dig at Fernandes over United’s penalty claim in Spurs draw

Premier League

Jose Mourinho aimed a dig at Manchester United player Bruno Fernandes over late penalty claim in their 1-1 draw with Spurs on Friday evening. Steven Bergwijn scored the first goal of the match in the first half with an outstanding solo effort. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the Red devils became level in the 81st minute through Fernandes’ penalty after Eric Dier brought down Paul Pogba in the box. United then had a late penalty shout overturned by VAR after the referee Jon Moss initially awarded a spot-kick for a foul on Fernandes. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And Mourinho aimed a dig at the playmaker by suggesting he is used to trying to win penalties during his time at Sporting in the Portuguese league. When i...

Jun202020 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho reveals Man Utd’s main weakness even with Pogba & Fernandes

Premier League

Jose Mourinho has revealed that he allowed Manchester United to have more possession in their 1-1 draw with his side as he believes the Red devils are ‘not very good’ at build-up play. Tottenham went in front in the first half of the game through Steven Bergwijn’s impressive individual solo effort. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, Solskjaer's side escaped with a point after Eric Dier brought down Paul Pogba inside Tottenham's box and Bruno Fernandes scored the penalty to level the game. Mourinho admitted he was wary of Unted’s threat on the counter and says he was comfortable with allowing United have the ball, even though they had Fernandes and Paul Pogba, who came on in the second half. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}...