Manchester United are expected to complete the signing of Bruno Fernandes imminently and the midfielder could go straight into the starting lineup. Fernandes is renowned for scoring goals from midfield, something which United have missed in recent seasons.
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Pereira, along with Juan Mata, has provided a joint high four assists, despite playing almost ten games more than the veteran midfielder.
Recruiting Fernandes should add goals and creativity to a lacklustre United midfield.
The Portuguese international has matured at Sporting and is approaching the prime of his career, which bodes well for Solskjaer’s side.
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The Red Devils have relied heavily on Marcus Rashford in the league this season, with the Englishman scoring 14 of United’s 36 goals in the Premier League this season.
Fernandes should ease the burden on Rashford and also provide the creative spark to bring the best out of United’s squad.