Moves between the two clubs, especially for players at their peak, are rare. But Mason Mount’s switch in the summer proved that such transfers can occur if the conditions suit. A new manager, who could replace Erik ten Hag in the summer, may yet take a different view to Fernandes calling out his team-mates, with the Portuguese playmaker unable to make United a trophy-winning force during his time at the club. Fernandes is the skipper at Old Trafford but his attitude has been criticised in the past.

Both are quality players, and Bruno could definitely be the kind of midfielder who has the quality to play in the number ten role where Chelsea lack strength. Chelsea are a team of young players, and Bruno Fernandes has the leadership qualities to get through certain periods. “He said: “Sterling’s statistics speak for themselves, when he was at Manchester City he was scoring many more goals than now he’s at Chelsea. Right now, his performances are not good enough for his second season, so if you look right now his numbers are not great either.”

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