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‘Fernandes even looks good when he loses the ball!’ – Solskjaer hails impact of Man Utd new boys in consistency bid

Bruno Fernandes has brought a “spark” to Manchester United, admits Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with the Portuguese midfielder even looking good when he gives the ball away.

The Red Devils invested heavily in another creative influence when completing a €55 million (£47m/$60m) deal with Sporting in January.

Solskjaer had battled hard to get Fernandes on board, with a protracted saga dragging on longer than those at Old Trafford would have liked.

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They eventually got their man and have seen the talented 25-year-old make an immediate impact in English and Europa League football.