Paul Merson has said he was left “absolutely flabbergasted” by Manchester United’s decision to extend Bruno Fernandes’ contract.
Liverpool ’s bitter rivals announced yesterday that the Portuguese midfielder had signed a new deal at Old Trafford. Having arrived in England in 2020, it was revealed earlier this week that the Reds decided against a move for the 27-year-old when he was playing for Sporting Lisbon.
However, Merson has slammed United for giving Fernandes a long-term deal with the club currently in a state of flux. With Ralf Rangnick in temporary charge, the club are yet to appoint their next permanent manager and the Sky Sports pundit has raised the possibility of Fernandes falling out of favour next season.
