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Manchester United risk losing Bruno Fernandes to Barcelona or Real Madrid if they continue to struggle in the Champions League, says former Red Devils striker Andy Cole.Fernandes has become an integral member of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team since arriving from Sporting Lisbon back in January.The Portuguese midfielder has registered 23 goals and 14 assists in his first 40 appearances for United, helping the club snatch a third-place Premier League finish last season.Despite his brilliance, though, Solskjaer’s men were unable to make it out of the Champions League group stages this term.United fell at the first hurdle in Europe’s elite-level competition after suffering a 3-2 defeat away at RB Leipzig last week, leaving them in third place in

Eric Dier reckons boss Jose Mourinho’s perfect mix of seriousness and smiles is a key factor in Tottenham ’s early-season success.

Manchester United' s embarrassing defeat to Tottenham.

Bruno Fernandes has admitted that he was "not satisfied" with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's decision to replace him at half-time of the 6-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.

Security around Ed Woodward will be beefed up around ­transfer deadline day – with fears the Manchester United chief executive could again be a target for irate fans.

straight to your inboxManchester United star Bruno Fernandes has picks his all-time Premier League five-a-side team, using only Portuguese players.The former Sporting Lisbon midfielder has picked a special team compromising of his compatriots and it is seriously impressive.Fernandes even resisted the temptation of including himself in the starting line up, instead opting for two of the current Wolves side, two Chelsea greats and a United legend."We have such good players in the Premier League," Fernandes told Premier League productions."So first I put (Rui) Patricio in goal.

straight to your inboxManchester United star Bruno Fernandes has shown his charitable side by offering to help Portuguese club Aves.Reports in the Portuguese press claim the financially-stricken club lost the keys to their coach ahead of their clash with Benfica last night, and players had to travel to the stadium themselves.While another claims that Aves have not paid wages since March due to the club’s off-field issues.And Afonso Figueiredo, a former Portugal Under-23s teammate of Fernandes, has opened up on the classy gestures from the former Sporting Lisbon man to help his teammates out. "Bruno Fernandes, in addition to being a great player on the pitch, still manages to be bigger outside him,” he told Sport TV.

straight to your inboxBruno Fernandes has admitted Marcus Rashford has 'surprised' him with his qualities since his arrival at Manchester United.Fernandes has been one of the standout stars in the Premier League since he arrived at Old Trafford from Sporting Lisbon back in January.The goals have been flowing for United recently, with them hitting 16 in their last five games and 48 in their 18 unbeaten fixturesA central part of that has been Rashford, who has scored 21 times in 38 appearances so far this season.And Fernandes, when picking his perfect player using different attributes from different players, admitted he has been taken aback by Rashford, who he described as one of the best in the world.Get the latest breaking Manchester United

Bruno Fernandes is "transformed" when he steps onto a football pitch according to a former Sporting Lisbon teammate, who adds that his will to win can match that of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Bruno Fernandes is 'just like' Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo as he cannot bear to lose, according to his former Sporting Lisbon teammate Luiz Phellype.

Bruno Fernandes is 'just like Cristiano Ronaldo ' and cannot bear to lose.

Manchester United could have paid £50million less for Bruno Fernandes had they waited until the summer transfer window, says Sporting Lisbon president Frederico Varandas.

The coronavirus crisis could have halved Bruno Fernandes' market value.

Bruno Fernandes' value could have halved due to the coronavirus crisis claims Sporting Lisbon president Federico Varandas.

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been left 'unimpressed' with Marcos Rojo after the defender was filmed appearing to flout Argentina's coronavirus lockdown rules.

Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo has flouted coronavirus lockdown rules in his native Argentina by smoking and playing poker with friends.

Manchester United uncovered a gem by attracting Bruno Fernandes to the club in January. The former Sporting Lisbon midfielder has given Ole Gunnar Solskjaer exactly what he was lacking, with Fernandes’ arrival a turning point in United’s season.

Sporting Lisbon midfielder Rodrigo Battaglia has opened up on how “ashamed” he felt after being told to man mark Lionel Messi for the whole game in a Champions League game.

Rio Ferdinand has revealed why Cristiano Ronaldo used to be left embarrassed during his early training sessions at Manchester United.

Football stars have turned to a novel way to keep themselves entertained during the current coronavirus crisis.

Manchester United ace Luke Shaw has admitted that his team-mates are aware of a flaw in Bruno Fernandes’ game.