He regularly stepped up to the plate after Christmas and found himself earning plenty of praise from head coach Ruben Amorim, who admitted after United's 1-1 draw with Arsenal at Old Trafford in March, in which Fernandes had scored a stunning first half free-kick, he needed more players of the skipper's ilk.

Manchester United have returned to Brentford with a renewed offer for winger Bryan Mbeumo, sources have told ESPN. United have indicated they're willing to pay a fee in excess of £60 million -- with a higher proportion due up front -- and closer to Brentford's valuation,