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Ex-Man Utd boss claims Bruno Fernandes is right to moan at subpar team-mates and 'would have been as effective as Kevin De Bruyne' if he made Man City move instead

Former Manchester United manager Ron Atkinson has leapt to the defence of Bruno Fernandes, insisting the midfielder is unfairly criticised and would be just as effective as Kevin De Bruyne had he joined Manchester City instead of the Red Devils. Atkinson also backed Fernandes’ tendency to call out team-mates, given the level he expects from them at Old Trafford.

'Things don't work out' – Ruben Amorim reveals why he's banished Alejandro Garnacho from Man Utd squad as Chelsea continue interest in winger

Alejandro Garnacho has been frozen out of Manchester United's first-team plans by Ruben Amorim, and the Portuguese coach has insisted that the decision is not personal. The Argentine has been training separately from the main squad and is now expected to leave the Red Devils, with Chelsea and Aston Villa showing strong interest in signing the winger this summer.

'I'll need time to integrate' – Luis Diaz gives honest assessment of Bayern Munich debut following €75m move from Liverpool

Luis Diaz put in a promising performance on his Bayern Munich debut following a €75 million (£65.5m) move from Liverpool. The Colombian winger impressed with his energy and creativity in a second-half cameo, but admitted post-match that he will need time to fully settle into Vincent Kompany's team and contribute at the best of his abilities this season.