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Bruno Fernandes responds to Barcelona transfer links, Man United star tears “bad journalism”



Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes has called reports linking him to a move to Barcelona “bad journalism”.

Fernandes quickly became a talismanic figure at Old Trafford following his move from Sporting CP in January 2020, but has suffered a major drop in form in the first half of the 2021-22 campaign.

The 27-year-old has only scored once in his last 14 Premier League outings and it has been suggested that he is one of several players who have become unhappy at United, as they are in seventh place on the table. , four points behind the Champions League. places.

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What did Bruno Fernandes say?

Portuguese media SPORT TV reported that Fernandes was offered to Barça as their representatives seek to negotiate a transfer in January for the midfielder.

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However, Fernandes has come out to set the record straight in a direct response to Sport TV’s post on Instagram, telling his followers: “And I thought the new year started just a few days ago, but we’re already on the 1st! April! Or is this once again just bad journalism? “It appears that Sport TV has removed the post detailing the transfer rumor, along with Fernandes’ response.

He is not the only Manchester United teammate to come out against transfer rumors this January. His midfielder colleague Fred has also been strong, posting on Twitter: “In recent days I have read several fake news [articles] involving my name and other MUFC athletes, ‘Fred wrote on social media on Friday. I am not in the habit of responding publicly to controversial topics, but this time I will have to. I just want to say that I am very happy here and have never expressed any discontent and the possibility of leaving the club. Don’t be fooled by fake news. We will continue to work with great dedication to achieve our goals. “

Marcus Rashford followed suit, posting on Twitter: “I read something earlier that said I had been quiet here, but what can I say that will make this better besides showing you all on the field?”

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“I’m not in a bad mood, I’m not unhappy,” Rashford continued. “My dedication and my desire to be here should never be in doubt. I love this club.”

Fernandes’ recent struggles

Fernandes registered 40 goals and 29 assists in his first season and a half with the Red Devils, helping them finish second in the Premier League and reach a Europa League final in the process. However, the Portugal international has just five goals and nine assists to his name in 24 games so far this season and appears to have lost his clinical advantage in the last third of the field.

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The natural # 10 has found it extremely difficult to find space in interim manager Ralf Rangnick’s stiff 4-4-2 formation, which boasts a deep pivot in midfield and leaves Fernandes trapped on the wing where he’s struggled or on the bench. . . Since Rangnick joined the club, Fernandes has only two full 90-minute performances, as opposed to being substituted three times and left on the bench as a substitute once.

Fans will be hoping that interim manager Ralf Rangnick can start to bring out the best in Fernandes sooner rather than later, and his next chance to shine will likely come when United take on Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round on Monday.




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