This means that Fernandes, who joined United in January 2020 after previously playing for Sporting Lisbon, has not yet been victorious in a prize competition on these shores. The 27-year-old is scheduled to resume preseason workouts at Carrington the following week, just one week before the club embarks on its summer tour that will take them to Thailand, Australia, and Norway.

The renowned player from Portugal will be meeting Ten Hag for the very first time, and the recently hired manager has already started getting down to business on the practice field and on the transfer market. As part of the club's plan to rebuild over the summer, agreements in principle have been reached to sign Barcelona playmaker Frenkie de Jong and defensive end Tyrell Malacia.

As United pursue Christian Eriksen and Antony, other signings are anticipated to follow. In addition, United manager Ole Gunnar Ten Hag wants to bring in a new backup goalkeeper to compensate for Dean Henderson's move to Nottingham Forest on loan. But other from Fernandes, who else is expected to join the team in time for the upcoming season?