How Man Utd could line up after Bruno Fernandes transfer confirmed - two other signings
Manchester United have confirmed the transfer of Sporting Lisbon star Bruno Fernandes, with the midfielder signing a four-and-a-half-year deal. Express Sport analyses how Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could line up his starting XI with the midfielder, along with transfer targets Islam Slimani and Emre Can.
Bruno Fernandes quizzed on potential Man Utd transfer
Manchester United have finally confirmed the transfer of Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon, after months of speculation. With the deal completed, Fernandes will likely jump straight into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s starting XI.
Man Utd transfer news: How Solskjaer could line up with Bruno Fernandes, Emre Can and Islam Slimani (Image: GETTY Images/buildlineup.com)
Meanwhile, Solskjaer is also trying to sign Leicester City striker Islam Slimani, who is currently on loan at AS Monaco.
The Algeria international has revealed his plan to get back into the Premier League, and a deal could happen before the end of the transfer window.
The club have also been linked with a move for Juventus star Emre Can, as Express Sport understands United are still interested in recruiting the midfielder.
But, United will have to play a masterstroke in negotiations, as the former Liverpool midfielder has hinted he isn't keen to join one of his old club's rivals.
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How Man Utd could line up with Bruno Fernandes and two other signings
David De Gea has been in poor form for the past 18 months, and has seen his place at the top of the world’s stage slip away.
But, he’ll likely remain in goal for the Red Devils, with Sergio Romero on the bench.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Brandon Williams will operate as full-backs.
At centre-back, £80m summer signing Harry Maguire will partner Victor Lindelof.
Man Utd transfer news: Fernandes has been linked with a move to Old Trafford for months (Image: GETTY Images)