Man Utd’s ‘most consistent star’ facing unceremonious axing with new manager tipped to bin him off

Manchester United’s next manager may well find it a struggle to accommodate one of the team’s luxury players in the side next season, Rio Ferdinand fears.

United are in the process of interviewing for a new manager in what will be the one of the most important appointments in their history. With the Red Devils seeking a fifth permanent boss since Sir Alex Ferguson’s 2013 retirement, the manager will do so with a mission to take United back to the summit of the English and European game.

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The club seemingly have four main contenders, though one of those is now out of running to leave a three-man race.

Whowever the new coach will be, Ferdinand fears the clock may well be ticking for star man Bruno Fernandes.

The Portugal star has been the best and most important player at Manchester United since arriving from Sporting Lisbon in January 2020. Indeed, Fernandes has 49 goals in 117 matches for the club – a formidable record for a midfielder.

There have been times during his 26 months at the club that Fernandes has carried United. Indeed, it’s safe to say he’s paid back United’s £47m investment and then some during his time at Old Trafford.

And even though his performances have dipped a little this season, Fernandes has still managed a respectable nine goals in 27 Premier