Bruno Fernandes tipped to be 'Manchester United's Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva'

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The January signing has made an immediate impact at Old Trafford, being named player of the month at the first time of asking before coronavirus halted the season.

De Bruyne, considered by many to be the Premier League's best player, and Silva are the fulcrum to Pep Guardiola's dominating side over the past three years.

Merson now believes United have a player on their level as they look to get back into the title race.

"What you need is players like Bruno Fernandes who can get on the ball and find a pass," he told Sky Sports. "When you have 60, 70 per cent of the ball, you need players who will put the ball through the eye of a needle.

"Man City have been successful because they have players like David Silva, Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne."

He added: "What I like about him is that whenever he gets the ball, first he looks forward. He always wants to look for that forward pass."

Fernandes has been credited with lifting United, with the club having not lost since his big-money arrival from Sporting Lisbon.

Merson believes such a quality further proves how special Fernandes' talent is.

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"You have to be a special player to go to a club with international footballers and lift other players along the way," he continued. "I think that has happened.

"A lot of players hide, and sometimes don't even realise it. With him, he doesn't, he keeps getting it and giving it to people. They're not 60 yard passes, he just gets it through the lines.

"I think he's been outstanding, and I've loved watching him."

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