Bruno Fernandes secured Man Utd’s new transfer policy – but raised question marks

The new transfer policy from Manchester United secured Bruno Fernandes – and ensured that he would always be a great success.

However, according to Dimitar Berbatov, the former United striker, the same policy has raised questions about possible future signings.

There was a time, shortly after Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure, when the Red Devils threw their weight around in the transfer window.

It had become clear that after David Moyes, success was not a matter of course, and Louis van Gaal was given cash to burn to correct it.

But a lot of money and little guidance only lead to one thing: a club that keeps superstars with super wages in stock.

It sounds great on paper, but it’s actually a recipe for disaster. Good teams are just that; Teams. Not talented people with a big ego.

Jose Mourinho has had some success during his short term, after all he is a quality manager with an impressive CV.

But he also continued the new tradition of providing superstars with super wages – many of which were getting older – and only added to the problem.

As a result, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had a very big job in his hands when he got the government dealings with United.

Solskjaer not only had the task of improving the results, but also had to eliminate the players who did not want to fight for his team.

He needed to change the mentality at Old Trafford – turn his squad back into one who knows what it means to wear the United shirt.

He still has a long way to go before the Red Devils are anywhere near where they were under Ferguson, but he’s on the right track.

And the only thing that proves above all that he is on the right path is the signing of Fernandes.

The Portuguese has become the figurehead of United’s new recruitment plan: he is a well-trained player who offers exactly what the club was looking for in every respect and has taken the first steps.

In short, he’s the best Red Devil signature since Ferguson’s departure.

Berbatov played under Ferguson at Manchester United and was spotted at Spurs before heading north to Old Trafford.

He is a big fan of Fernandes and is happy that he shoots all cylinders.

Berbatov told Mirror Football: “Fernandes has had an immediate impact on United.

“I think first and foremost that he is a great player and that everyone on the team has probably realized that the rest of the training is likely due to his personality and how quickly he is integrated and accepted by his teammates.

“You can see that he’s already settled in at United, the players are constantly striving to bring the ball to him and how they trust him. He also has a great goal record. He brings a lot to the table that his teammates will appreciate. ” . “

As always, United has been associated with a handful of new employees before this summer’s transfer window.

But Fernandes ‘success and the positive impact he has had on the entire team will change the Red Devils’ approach.

Berbatov believes the team may not need new employees due to the current performance.

The Bulgarian added: “It is difficult to say that you need this or that type of player. Every player was in top form for them, which is great.

“When it comes to buying someone, you shouldn’t buy a player to buy something. You have to learn and actually calculate whether you need a player.”

“You have been exploring Bruno Fernandes for a long time and you can see the results. You know that he would fit into the system and produce great football. Hopefully he will continue on this path.

“Liverpool got Van Dijk and people said that his transfer made them a winning team when they needed a new center back.

“In the case of United, they have Maguire, who just came in and is already the team captain.

“”[Victor] Lindelof is there and produces good football and I like Eric Baily when they give him the chance to play.

“I don’t know if he will stay or go, when he leaves the club they have to bring someone who can fight for a place on the team.

“I think it would be a good idea to bring in another good central defender to push for a starting position.

“Brandon Williams is on the left handing Luke Shaw a competition for a seat, but on the right hand side I’m not sure if Wan-Bissaka is challenged enough.

“Maybe two defenders would give them a bit more strength and more competition for the players that are already there.”

The only player Manchester United paid much attention to before the summer is Jadon Sancho.

Borussia Dortmund’s winger is keen to return to England and United has been linked to a £ 50m transfer to sign him on.

On paper, this fee appears to be a bargain, but due to Fernandes’ success due to extensive exploration, United will not hurry to sign it.

Fernandes was signed in January of this year, although he was connected to the Red Devils in the transfer window last summer.

The coronavirus pandemic has made the problem even more complicated as the club, like every club, does not separate itself from more than £ 50m.

Jürgen Klopp was praised for identifying certain people who could make Liverpool Champions and Premier League winners and only signing them.

To some extent, Solskjaer has adopted this approach, which means that in a few months he will feel absolutely no pressure to sign Sancho.

Berbatov has even argued that given the form of Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood, Solskjaer doesn’t have to sign another striker.

He said: “When I see how the squad is doing at the moment, I don’t think it is necessary to sign Sancho.

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“Look at the first three from the other night, the speed of Martial, Rashford and Greenwood was great to see, their connecting game was fantastic.

“Football is a fun thing, you have a great young player in Sancho, but at the same time you have a great young player in Greenwood.

“United has to wonder if they are willing to sacrifice and stop the development of Greenwood, one of their own, to bring Sancho in.

“You could have both and not only shoot both of you, but also Martial and Rashford.

“You have to ask the manager and the player if someone signing for United expects to play every game. Why else are you sitting on the bench?

“In Sancho’s case he is one of the greatest young talents at the moment and everyone wants to see him on his team. He really has to be calculated what he wants.

“I will be happy to see him at United because he will give the team even more strength, and they would have four great attackers at high speed in advance, which would be scary if you watched them.”

“If they find a solution and the price for Sancho is good, go for it because if you have all of these great players on your team, you’re only going to have good problems.”

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