Man Utd news: Bruno Fernandes sinks into rift as Cristiano Ronaldo’s influence clears up

Manchester United centre-back Bruno Fernandes appears to have aimed a subtle dig into Harry Maguire, as Cristiano Ronaldo’s influence on his team-mates has become apparent

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Bruno Fernandes has sent a cryptic message amid reports of Manchester United dressing room turmoil.

Mirror Football exclusive reveal Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and captain Harry Maguire embroiled in a power struggle backstage at Old Trafford.

And Fernandes’ latest comments on social media have helped prevent a lot of rumors.

It comes as Ronaldo’s influence at the club has become apparent after he was believed to have played a role in forcing the club’s transfer.

And Brazilian midfielder Fred has backed Marcus Rashford following reports of the club’s dressing room split.

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Fred supports Rashford

Manchester United midfielder Fred has echoed Marcus Rashford’s message amid reports of discontent in the club’s dressing room.

Reports earlier this week suggested United’s English side had become ‘annoyed’ with Cristiano Ronaldo as the Portuguese forward ‘wants to lead the dressing room with his own team’.

And Brazilian midfielder Fred appeared to have backed England international Rashford in an interview with Sky Sports, following reports of a rift between the club’s players.

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Ronaldo’s influence

Cristiano Ronaldo’s influence around Old Trafford seems to have become apparent amid reports that he has allegedly forced the club into a transfer.

Ronaldo’s compatriot Diogo Dalot appears to be on his way to leave the club under the previous boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but has become ‘untouchable’ under Ralf Rangnick.

The Portuguese full-back has now revealed what has helped him make such a dramatic change at United – and one of the key reasons according to the player himself is Ronaldo’s help.

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Fernandes waded in

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes went in with comments that did nothing to stop talk of a rift between players at the club.

United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has called on Cristiano Ronaldo to guide younger players at the club, which is said to have led to friction with club captain Harry Maguire.

Fans claim that Fernandes has revealed his preferred defensive partnership with United – and Harry Maguire is nowhere in sight.

The post was even seen by some as a sophisticated dig into Maguire amid ongoing reports of backstage turmoil at Old Trafford.

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