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Fernandes was a 'good buy' for Man Utd, he is one of the best players in Portugal - Figo

Manchester United's purchase of Bruno Fernandes in the winter transfer window was a shrewd piece of business, according to Luis Figo, who believes there is a shortage of high-quality players on offer in the current generation.

After one of the longest-running transfer sagas of the past year, United finally wrapped up the signing of Fernandes from Sporting for an initial €55 million (£46m/$60m) fee on January 30.

The 25-year-old has been tipped to inject a creative spark into the Red Devils' midfield which has been sorely lacking throughout the 2019-20 campaign, after racking up unprecedented numbers for goals and assists during his three-year spell in the Primeira Liga.