Source:Thepeoplesperson
3 In a barrage of trouble and inconsistency at Manchester United, one player has stood above it all to keep producing the goods.
Bruno Fernandes' style of play might be divisive, but his commitment to the cause and the importance to this team cannot be questioned.
The Portuguese's importance has been emphasised further in the last two games he has missed, with United barely looking like creating, let alone scoring.
However, if recent reports are to be believed, they might have to get used to his absence really soon.
Miguel Delaney of The Independent reports that Fernandes is inching closer to United exit as he is getting frustrated at the malaise surrounding the club, with Bayern Munich the new contenders.
Since joining, Fernandes has a solitary Carabao Cup to show for his efforts, a horrific return considering he is one of Europe's most productive players in that span.
So far, any exit rumours for him have involved the Saudi Pro League, which was always less likely knowing Fernandes' ambitious personality and thirst for major trophies.
The entrance of Bayern Munich changes the game as they can offer him a much more realistic route to major silverware in Europe.
The report states that Bayern are looking at him with increasing interest as they have received indications there is a deal to be done, with United also open to selling.
It is worth noting that previously, a report emerged that United are open to offers for pretty much all of their squad except for a few players which didn't include Fernandes.
The price for Fernandes is expected to be high, while manager Erik ten Hag has so far looked defiant in public when talking about his captain.
He said: "It's the same question as last week [On Fernandes' future]. So I answered. The same answer. Now in all the years he was, he was a tremendously important player for Manchester United and creating the most chances across the Premier League. So many assists, so many goals. It's clear he's a very important player for us."
It remains to be seen if even Ten Hag is here in the summer so his words will be scrutinised heavily.
In the meantime, however, INEOS' era will hardly be off to a good start if it begins with the club's talismanic presence leaving.
