Fernandes has played with the number 18 on his back since joining from Sporting Lisbon. But this summer, he could take his preferred number eight jersey, with Juan Mata on the verge of leaving. If he were to depart, he would free up the number eight shirt for Fernandes to take. The Portuguese megastar is likely to take up the offer of the number eight shirt if it was presented to him. I know I have a lot of responsibility.”United are still making plans for the summer transfer window, and fans could see a drastically different side when the new season opens.

Source: Daily Mirror June 05, 2021 07:00 UTC