Fernandes names his Man Utd midfield idols – but who made the grade?

In an exclusive interview with TNT Sports, Bruno Fernandes has revealed the Manchester United midfielders he idolised while growing up – and delivered a candid verdict on which of those heroes truly “made the grade” at Old Trafford.

The Portuguese playmaker, who joined United in January 2020, opened up about the players who shaped his vision of the club’s famous engine room, but stopped short of confirming that every childhood favourite ultimately lived up to their billing once pulling on the red shirt.

While the full list of names and Fernandes’ assessments remain under wraps until the interview airs, the teaser confirms that some of his boyhood inspirations exceeded expectations and others fell short of the standards required to be considered United legends.

Fans will have to tune in to discover which midfield icons received the ultimate Fernandes seal of approval – and which ones missed out.