Manchester United have been told in no uncertain terms why they cannot afford to turn down a blockbuster offer for star player Bruno Fernandes after Paul Scholes criticised his role in the side, the confusion he brings and why the sale of the Portuguese is essential for their summer rebuilding programme.
The Portuguese midfielder has proved one of, if not the, best signing Manchester United have made in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era. With 184 goal contributions (98 scored, 86 assists) in his 290 appearances for the club, no other player has done as much as Fernandes to ensure the Red Devils have remained as competitive as possible during his five and a half year spell at Old Trafford.
However, while his standards have…